A walking cane is a fairly common mobility aid that provides users with additional weight support and an extra pivot point while walking. However, standard walking canes do have their limitations, and ...

Walking canes serve as indispensable tools for individuals who need additional assistance while walking. Whether you’re recuperating from a physical impairment, managing a long-term ailment, or simply ...

Walkers and canes can be lifesavers for older people, but a new study highlights the downside of using them without training. “A lot of older adults seem to struggle with their walking aids . . . they ...

The American Physical Therapy Association is urging elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids to be properly assessed and fitted by a physical therapist to avoid fall-related injuries.

Getting to the point where you have to use a cane can feel depressing, whether it’s because you’ve matured in age and aren’t as stable or you’ve had some sort of surgery that requires assistance.

Latest study reveals that the use of walking aids such as canes, scooters and wheelchairs are on the rise for elderly Americans. Nancy Gell, an assistant professor of rehabilitation and movement ...

You perhaps are aware of it more in places like Walmart or large supermarkets. Amidst the sea of shopping carts is a growing number of shoppers riding around on a scooter. In fact, walking aids like ...

ALEXANDRIA, VA— The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids to be properly assessed and fitted by a physical therapist to avoid ...