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Medline Offset Handle Bronze Cane

Medline Offset Handle Bronze Cane Review



Overall 5.00 of 5 (by 1 user)




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LoveisJoy
Chicagoland, IL
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5 star rating

determined not to let illness stop me, easily fatigued, very happy with this product
Pros

    firm, comfortable grip, safety and support features, rust proof design, Stylish bronze color, height adjustable


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2007
I selected this cane for purely cosmetic reasons.  I like the looks of it.  The cane has a coppery-bronze finish and an interesting handle shaped like a sideways-V.  Prior to my search for a cane, I had always assumed that they all looked more or less the same - cold and gray with a rounded handle.  Maybe that was true in the past, but today's canes and other assistive products are getting jazzier all the time.  The Medline Offset Handle Bronze Cane offers you a helping hand and lets you look good while using it.

Once I got past the design and styling, I zeroed in on the features of my new purchase.  Of course, being manufactured by Medline, the cane is of hospital quality.  It is height adjustable - there is a metal push button mechanism that fits into one of ten holes, spaced about an inch apart.  This is how you adjust the cane to work with your height.  I have mine in the second hole from the bottom to increase the height and I've not had any problems with my posture while using it.

Once you've made the height adjustment, the locking collar screws tight for safety.  After all, you don't want your cane to shift while you're in mid-stride.  The cane handles body weight up to 250 pounds and is rustproof.  I've used mine in all types of weather and it has held up remarkably well.  I do have some scratching and wearing off of the finish, but no rusting.  Moreover, the comfortable foam padding on the handle and the heavy rubber tip at the base are still holding strong.  Neither has worn off or shown any signs of coming loose from the metal.

Finally, and perhaps most important, is the offset design of the handle.  The offset handle is considered by many healthcare providers to be preferable to the traditional curved design.  Offsetting the handle is reported to provide better grip and support.  I've used both and I admit to not seeing a huge difference, but I do prefer this design over the traditional version.

Overall, don't be shy about using the Offset Handle Cane from Medline.  It looks great, and provides a firm grip and dependable support.

I_thumb_up Medline Offset Handle Bronze Cane is recommended by LoveisJoy

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joyjoy wrote on Sep 7, 2007 at 3:24PM


That looks like the one my mother bought after surgery, she was always walking off without it. When my father developed Parkinson's Disease he used it and I'm keeping it in case I ever need it (I have CFS).