Sticks and Crutches to Keep You Steady and Fit

Walking isn’t just a convenient way to get about, it’s also great exercise. Open to people of all fitness levels and requiring no special equipment, a good walk is a fantastic way to keep yourself fit and healthy. But if you need a little bit of help to make the most of it, we’ve got a wide range of walking sticks and crutches to choose from. Have a look and you’ll see.

Crutches to Keep You Going

If you find yourself needing crutches, you want them to be good. There’s two main types of crutches, the traditional underarm crutch, and the modern elbow crutch. The idea of an underarm crutch is simple: place one under your arm and use it to support your weight, or one under each arm if required. A forearm crutch instead grips your forearm, allowing for more long-term comfort. Both can be adjusted to achieve the ideal height. Be certain to speak to a professional before making a decision on what type is best for you.

Walking Sticks & Canes For Stability

The traditional design of the Crook Handle Walking Stick is very old at this point, but they still work great. The downside to this type of cane is that it isn’t height adjustable, and it doesn’t compact for storage. A more modern solution is the range of Days Extendable Walking Sticks. Made of lightweight aluminium and available in a variety of patterns, these sticks can be extended and retracted as required. We also have Days Folding Walking Sticks, fully adjustable to allow you to find the ideal height, and when not needed they can be folded up for easy transport or storage. If a regular walking stick isn’t providing enough support, don’t worry, there’s a solution to that too. The Quad Base Walking Stick features a soft sponge handle and a four pronged base to provide maximum stability at all times. All of this is no good if you’re exhausting yourself though, so be sure to check out the Folding Seat Walking Stick from Switch Sticks. What is it? It’s a walking stick of course, and it does everything that you’d expect from a walking stick, except it also folds out to create a small chair for resting.

Accessories to Add That Finishing Touch

You don’t want to lose your stick or cane, so be sure to attach a wrist strap to it. They’re available in plenty of colours and will help you keep your walking stick close at hand. Most sticks and canes will feature a rubber stopper on the foot, this is to prevent scuffs on floors and to improve the grip you get. If you find the stopper is getting worn out, or you just feel like something new, you can replace it with a new one in any colour you want. You can even convert your cane into one that’s capable of freestanding by installing this flexible rubber foot. For maximum mobility and stability while you’re walking about, check out our extensive range of walking sticks, canes, and crutches. You're guaranteed a quality product to suit your needs.