Canes

1. Position cane on unaffected (stronger) side approximately 6 in. (or closer) laterally to side of foot.
2. Elbow should be flexed at a comfortable angle.
3. Support weight with cane—repeat the following steps
• Advance cane forward to a comfortable distance (~12 in.).
• Advance weaker leg so that it is parallel to the cane.
• Advance stronger leg beyond the cane to a comfortable distance (heel just beyond the cane).
• Advance weaker leg until it is parallel to the stronger leg.