Use of a Cane

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HealthWiki > Disabled Village Children > Chapter 43: Crutch Use, Cane Use, and Wheelchair Transfers > Use of a Cane

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In this chapter:

It usually works best to hold the cane on the side opposite the weaker leg.
Move forward and put down the weaker leg and the cane together.
“swing through”
stronger leg stronger leg weaker leg weaker leg cane cane

For different crutch and cane designs, see Chapter 63.

This page was updated:19 Mar 2026