Another great tip from Parkinson’s land.
I wanted to share with you about my “sticks”. This solution and blog is a combination of great ideas from a couple of great people. My caregiver, Paula, recommended that I use walking sticks outside to help me balance. The great thing about the sticks is that I can put them where I need the balance assistance.
I have trouble managing the walker on the uneven pavement and spending so much energy moving the walker along, so my actual walking suffers. But with the sticks, they are so much lighter and easier to manage I walk long safely and the person walking with me can just spot me in the back. This is so much easier than trying to hold me ip as I balance, and sometimes pull.
On the podcast, When Life Gives You Parkinson’s,’ Urban Poles” were recommended by Larry’s physical therapist. They are just like my walking sticks!! There are a few quality differences, but they are basically the same. Check it out for yourself, and see which is better for you:
Current – Walking Sticks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WTUVBMA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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