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Why are quad canes the best canes for balance and stability? If you are new to the world of mobility aids, you may think there is no big difference among walking canes. However, it is not the case here. In a nutshell, we can separate walking canes into standard canes and quad canes. As a standard walking cane, it often consists of a handle on the top and an adjustable pole with only one tip. In this case, the walking cane has to bear all the weight of the user with only one point which touches the ground. For seniors with poorer balance, it is hard for them to gain enough stability by using a standard cane. 4 pronged and 3 pronged canes are designed to offer more balance and stability for users. With 3 or 4 prongs which all contact with the ground, the weight and balance can be spread out across the base and multiple points. It is self-standing. Therefore，seniors can get more support from the canes. For people who don't need to use a walker but can't manage a standard cane, the quad cane would be the best choice. (See also Best Balance And Strength Exercises For Seniors) How to use a quad cane？ These are a few points the user need to pay attention when using a quad cane. Adjust the quad cane to make yourself comfortable and safe. In most cases， it is right to make the handle to stay at the crease of their wrist. Don't hold the quad cane aside your weaker or injured leg. The correct way to use a quad cane is to hold it in the hand which is opposite to your weak leg. Because you will get a much bigger base of support by doing this. Always keep the quad cane one step ahead of your body and make sure all the tips of the canes firmly touch the ground. Remeber to step forward with your injured leg. Don't keep asking yourself how to use a quad cane. Just feel relaxed and walk naturally. There is a great video talking about how to use a quad cane. You can watch to know more about it. The advantages of quad walking canes Best canes for stability. The base and the multiple prongs make the canes can contact with the ground for a longer time and offer the best support for seniors who need to use a cane to keep balance. Self-standing. Senior don't need to worry about the canes will drop while walking anymore. In addition, for people using the walking cane， they always have to find a place to store it or it will fall down. Quad canes can stand on its own， so that users can always put it beside them. More durable. The pressure has been spread out， every foot and the whole base can bear less weight than the standard walking canes. In addition， most of the 4 prong or 3 prong canes are made of strong material. Different size of bases available. There are 2 types of bases: small and large. Men always prefer a large base, because they have more weight and larger strides which may need more support. Women may like to use a quad cane with a small base due to the fact that they weigh less and the stride is relatively smaller than man. The drawbacks of quad canes Heavier than the standard walking cane. Different from the typical walking cane, quad canes have extra bases and multiple prongs. Thus, the weight is slightly heavier. But no need to worry too much， most of them are made of lightweight material. Limited stylish choices. It is easy for seniors to buy a fancy standard cane. However, quad canes are typically single colored and it is quite hard to find a "beautiful quad cane". A little bit harder to assemble. Except for handle, users have to adjust the base and prongs. Some models are handed. In order to reduce the possibility of falling down, the base of the quad cane is narrower on the side that closest to the user. Some bases are adjustable according to the users' condition, but some of them are not. Thus, you may have to order a model only for the right hand or the left hand.

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