[nagdu] Cane Technique

Jennifer Perdue jlperdue3 at gmail.com
Sat Apr 14 23:44:50 UTC 2012


Not sure what you mean by the grip explination.  I've never held a cane that way.

How do I learn more about that?

Jenny
On Apr 14, 2012, at 12:33 PM, Mark J. Cadigan wrote:

> Jenny
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> It's a trade off. The types of canes you can put a roller ball tip on are substantially heavier than the NFB cane, and require far more effort to use than doing two point touch with a NFB style cane.   Barring some reason to the contrary, your wrists should get stronger in time.
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> The NFB canes are so light, that it should not be an issue.
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> Another thing, the grip with a NFB cane is different than with other types. You sort of hold it in an open hand with your palm facing up. Kind of hard to explain.
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