The Savvy Traveller - Folding Cane Instructions

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Determine the proper size:

With regular walking shoes on, place the handle of the cane on the ground on the opposite side of the weak or injured side
Stand comfortably; if the rubber tip does not touch the middle crease on the inside of your wrist, the cane needs sizing.

How to fit:

It takes 2 people to fit a cane
The user should be wearing their usual walking shoes and standing as naturally upright as possible.
Their arms should hang at their sides with a normal bend at the elbow
The non-cane user places the cane with the handle on the ground, opposite the side of the injured or weaker leg.
The user stands with the palm facing the cane.
The correct adjustment is the hole closet to the crease in the middle of the wrist.

How to adjust the height:

Loosen the Secure Lock Screw on one of the ten adjusting positions of the shaft.
Depress the adjusting button and turn the bottom section of the shaft, lengthening or shortening to the desired height by sliding the shaft up or down.
Twist the shaft to allow the adjusting button to pop out into the adjustment hole.
Make sure the adjusting button pops completely out to insure maximum stability.
A clicking sound will occur when the adjustment button is completely engaged.
Tighten the secure lock screw.

How to walk with a cane:

The cane is placed in the opposite hand opposite of the injured or weak leg.
The cane moves with the weak/injured side.
Stand normally with cane tip meeting the floor flatly. Hold the top of the handle. (If using an offset cane, slip the hand through the wrist strap.) Hold handle securely.
Move the cane foot first, taking one step directly in front of the body.
Move the cane and weaker foot at the same time, taking one step.
Continue in this manner, taking short smooth steps to insure balance.

The Savvy Traveller, Inc. is not responsible for any injuries or damages to property or persons, resulting from the incorrect use of this cane.