Which Cane Handle's For You?

If you ask some people as to where canes came from you might hear thestory that by the time shepherds were old enough to retire, their crookshad worn down to cane size - not true!!

It depends on what part of the world you come from but a lot of themwere indeed made from cane. It was easily shaped, vertically extremelystrong, lightweight, and cheap. Hence the name came from the material thatwas used most to make it.

But the inexpensive cane had some drawbacks - the handle shape was justa crook. It didn't fit the hand well. It either had a small crook, whichpushed up into the palm of the hand, or a large crook, which put pressureon the wrist.

Oh, yes, you can still buy the regular crooked handle, but today youhave a far larger choice. Seven other major handle types are availableand they are relatively inexpensive.

• The Devon(tm) Handle provides a broad weight-bearing surface withone raised end to prevent the hand from slipping.
• The Derby Handle has contours and indentations to allow a firmer grip.
• The York(tm) Handle has a unique design to keep the hand centredon the grip, and raised ends to prevent hand slippage.
• The Offset Handle is simple and easy on the wrist, provides additionalbalance, but does require a reasonably firm grip.
• The Orthopedic Handle is designed to fit the natural contour of the hand.
• The Handicane Handle provides a weight-bearing surface and conforms tothe palm of the hand. This was my personal choice when I shattered my kneea number of years ago.
• The SelectaGrip(tm) Handle has variable positions for comfort.

Ross Bryan is the manager of Tranquil Lane Products Inc. If you require a more in-depth explanation or have questions you can e-mail Ross at article@tranquillane.com. Please put the article heading in the Subject: .

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