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  • 1School of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

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Proper cane fitting by healthcare professionals may not directly improve function or reduce falls. Focus on individual needs like confidence and comfort for effective cane use.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Canes are common mobility aids, but their prescription and effectiveness are poorly understood.
  • Limited research exists on the link between cane fitting parameters and user outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between cane fitting (fitter, band, length) and functional improvements.
  • To examine how cane fitting affects fall reduction in users.

Main Methods:

  • Community-dwelling adults (n=144, aged 61-80) were recruited.
  • Data collected on reasons for cane use, fitter qualifications, cane length appropriateness, functional ability, and fall frequency.

Main Results:

  • Cane use generally improved confidence and functional ability.

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  • Canes fitted by healthcare workers were closer to recommended lengths than those fitted by non-healthcare workers.
  • No significant relationship found between cane fitting parameters and functional ability or fall frequency.

    • Conclusions:

    • Healthcare workers should re-evaluate optimal cane prescription variables.
    • Factors like indication for use, comfort, and confidence may be more critical than precise cane length or hand grip.