Gait Speed and Confidence Levels in Persons Using 1 and 2 Canes While Walking a 4-m Course

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Marion A Lisenby

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.

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