If every old guyi with ambulatory issues could pretend that he’s Bat Masterson from the glory days of TV shows and use a cane, there would be a lot less falling and injuries. Check out the Journal of Physical Therapy Science’s study entitled, “The effect of walking sticks on balance in geriatric subjects” @ https://lnkd.in/gJzNvQxJ Here’s a snippet… In an aging society, the number of people is continuously increasing, and the need for methods to prevent falls from the elderly and enhance their balance has been made clear. Walking sticks should be considered when a person is unable to maintain his balance such trying to hold on to objects and, even for doing certain activities and loosing independence. A person who experiences repeated falls also needs to be considered as a person who should use a walking stick. In our study, it was observed that the elderly generally decided to use walking stick by themselves and chose the appropriate material. In doing so, their balance improved. In light of these results, to help our elderly community members while making a decision on the usage of walking aid, health staff must take consider their sociocultural and economic levels and preferences. In addition, community-based rehabilitation perspectives, seminars, conferences, or any type of education about balance, self-confidence, walking aids, and their usage should be provided beginning from the adult age. #fallprevention #walkingsticks #canes #batmasterson #physicaltherapy #JournalofPhysicalTherapySciences
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