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Please note: A proper medical professional
should train you with any of the steps below
Walking with a Stick
Walk placing the stick or cane on the ground at the same time
as the affected leg. Remember, the stick should normally be
held in the hand opposite the effected leg.
Chairs - Getting up
The stick or cane should be near the arm of the chair. Lean
forward and, with hands on the arms of the chair, push forward
and stand up.
Chairs - Sitting down
When returning to the chair, turn around, feel the chair behind
the legs, place hands gently on the chair arms, bend forward
and lower gently into the chair. The stick or cane can be held
or rested nearby.
Stairs
Hold onto a handrail if at all possible. The stick
goes on the same step as the affected leg.
The unaffected leg should lead when going upstairs,
and the affected leg leads when coming down. However where possible,
go up and down stairs in the normal manner.
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