I’d been recommended a sternum height cane, but I noticed it was pretty bad for my posture. I also wanted to switch to something lighter, because it really strains my wrist.

I got a slimline cane that’s a bit longer than armpit height and I have to say I’m very impressed with the difference.

My posture is better and my wrist is happier, but what I didn’t expect is that the fact that the added length let’s me walk faster, but also makes my fair intuitive and effortless, allowing me to swing in step, without a care in the world. My O&M instructor wanted me to walk slower, but that’s incredibly unnatural for me - I had to overthink each step.

I feel a lot more comfortable and confident now.

  • Samuel ProulxMA
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    1 year ago

    Isn’t there some political thing in the US where the NFB recommends longer canes than the ACB?

    • MostlyBlindGamerOPMA
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      1 year ago

      I don’t know, but I’ve realized there are regional differences.