Alex Orthopedic Offset Adjustable Aluminum Cane

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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 your weak or injured side.
  - Stand comfortably, if the rubber tip does not touch the middle crease on the inside of your wrist, your cane needs sizing.
• How to size:
  - 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:
  - There are 10 adjusting positions.
  - Loosen the Secure Lock Screw on the portion 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 your 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.

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