Walking aids folding walking sticks

We are very familiar with wonderful hand-made walking sticks which are both decorative and functional. Sometimes, the handy parts are designed with different forms, birds, fish and animals are the usual subjects, hand carved in native hardwoods, mounted on finest hazel shanks cut from the ancient woodlands dogs, cats and horses are a carved and painted in the likeness of the favorite animals.

Folding walking sticks is made from lightweight aluminum, or copper, one of these sticks is easily carried in a shopping bag or even a coat pocket when not required. It is easily adjustable in height and with large rubber ferrule on the bottom. It is the solution to the problem of where to put the walking stick when you sit down. They are made in 4 sections or folding, held together with a length of elasticized cord, these sticks fold up when you do not need then. Just give the joints a little twist and a pull, and they come apart. When the stick is to be used, just hold the handle up, give it a little shake and the stick erects itself ready to use. It can be tailor-made to meet any required size or specification depending on your needs. There is a choice of handles, the traditional rounded crook handle (which you can hook over your arm), the crutch style handle for a flatter, wider grip, dark wood in the ordinary type or molded plastic in the 'Orthopedic' version.

Additional folding walking stick information: Walking sticks are used to either help with your balance or to redistribute the load placed on your legs.

In order for a walking stick to be effective you need to have good upper arm and forearm strength and a good grip. If you have problems with balance, a swan-neck or offset handle may be more appropriate as these bring the centre of balance directly over the length of your stick. It is important to set the right height, the handle of your stick should line up with your wrist bone when your arm is down by your side. Slightly shorter sticks may help with weight bearing, slightly higher sticks may help you keep your balance Wooden sticks can be sawn to the correct length.

Aluminum sticks are adjustable. A stick with a traditional crook neck can be hooked over your arm when you are not using it. Straight handled sticks take the pressure more evenly. Sticks with contoured handles are easier to grip and are especially useful if you've got painful hands. Folding walking sticks are easy to put in a handbag or shopping basket. Stick seats provide you with both a walking stick and a seat to sit on when tired. Stick seats are only suitable if you've got good balance and stability. Some users may find it difficult to get up from a stick seat. A single walking stick should be used on the opposite side to your affected leg. If you need two walking sticks, these should be slightly longer than specified above.