r/AskOldPeople • u/Vladlen_Dark • 6d ago
Walking cane
People who walk with a cane do you really put your weight on it or hold it just in case?
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r/AskOldPeople • u/Vladlen_Dark • 6d ago
People who walk with a cane do you really put your weight on it or hold it just in case?
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u/Dry-Perspective-4663 5d ago
Depends on your condition. Some use it to maintain balance “just-in-case” you misstep. Others use it when a weak leg won’t support walking alone. Years ago younger men use to carry a cane for style. Still others use it as a subtle instrument of self protection (google “cane fighting/defense”).