[nabs-l] Support Canes (was Help! Philosophy Question)

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Hi Jewel, I just wanted to get back with you about what I know, and like
you, love to research stuff and will get back with more info if you need it.
It was a very matter of fact no big deal  event  for me to get a folding
support cane from my mobility instructor.  This is because she said, If I
recall, there was only one size of folding support cane she was aware of.
Perhaps this is just one of those trial and error situations.  Just try  a
folding support cane of whatever size is available, and go from there.  I
think since this may be unfamiliar and not often in use, the OM teacher is
making too big  a deal of this.  Perhaps a physical therapist could advise,
more later, Best, Ginnie

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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Support Canes (was Help! Philosophy Question)

My VR counselor said they could get a support cane that fit my frame.
I am 5'3" so a support cane meant for most people would be much too
long for me, and would end up hurting more than helping.

~Jewel

On 4/23/10, Jessica <jess28 at samobile.net> wrote:
> Jewel,
> The support canes are for the most part one size fits all because they
> traditionally only come up to your hip or somewhere in that general
> area. I know about this unfortunately because my fiancee has one from
> when he had a hip replacement surgery done almost two years ago. He had
> to have it due to being on steroids as part of his anti-rejection
> medication regeament for a Kidney Transplant.
> Jessica
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