Hi, I'm sure this has probably been addressed, but I could not find where...
The situation is that both my right foot and right hand are affected much more than my left side. I am right handed, so this was real annoying, but I just got used to it. When I started using a cane to help me walk I used my left hand (since I am pretty much left handed now in all but writing). I feel that everything I do left handed now is just propagating the whole issue.
My question is whether it would be alright, or advisable, or even wise, to start using the cane with my right hand. My knees will probably not like me too much for a bit (from initially tripping), but how much of cane use is actual dexterity with that side, or simply habit? Can I do something as simple as changing the hand I use my cane with in order to help my right side a bit?
The situation is that both my right foot and right hand are affected much more than my left side. I am right handed, so this was real annoying, but I just got used to it. When I started using a cane to help me walk I used my left hand (since I am pretty much left handed now in all but writing). I feel that everything I do left handed now is just propagating the whole issue.
My question is whether it would be alright, or advisable, or even wise, to start using the cane with my right hand. My knees will probably not like me too much for a bit (from initially tripping), but how much of cane use is actual dexterity with that side, or simply habit? Can I do something as simple as changing the hand I use my cane with in order to help my right side a bit?
Comment