Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2017

DOI

10.1097/TGR.0000000000000148

Publication Title

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

Volume

33

Issue

2

Pages

133-139

Abstract

This is the first article that the researcher is aware of that compares walking speed and confidence levels with 1 cane versus 2 canes. An observational study was conducted with 30 participants who had difficulty walking. Gait speed was assessed on a 4-m course with the participants using 1 cane, then 2 canes. Of 30 participants, 28 walked faster and demonstrated improved confidence with 2 canes. Use of 2 canes with gait might be a technique that people want to consider to improve confidence or to improve walking speed, or improve both.

Comments

This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives License 4.0 (CCBY-NC-ND), where it is permissible to download and share the work provided it is properly cited. The work cannot be changed in any way or used commercially without permission from the journal.

Original Publication Citation

Lisenby, M. A. (2017). Gait speed and confidence levels in persons using 1 and 2 canes while walking a 4-m course. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 33(2), 133-139. doi:10.1097/TGR.0000000000000148

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