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 ...

The growth of the walking canes market is majorly driven by many factors. The aging global population, coupled with the prevalence of mobility issues such as arthritis, has created a heightened demand ...

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.

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 ...

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.

(WVUE/FOX) - About one-quarter of American senior citizens use canes, walkers or other mobility aids to get around. Researchers compared national health survey data from 2011 and 2012 with figures ...

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 ...

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.