How to Adjust a Cane

If you've fallen, received an injury or have deteriorated ability to stand up or walk, you may need to use a cane to get around. Sizing your cane properly and adjusting it for your height determines how comfortable a can is for you. If your cane is the wrong size, it may cause you to walk off-balance, which may cause hip or shoulder pain and may increase the likelihood that you will fall.

Instructions

• 1

  Put on regular walking shoes.

• 2

  Remove the rubber tip of the cane.

• 3

  Stand up straight.

• 4

  Place the handle end of the cane on the ground and hold the cane from the bottom. The bottom of the cane should rise to the user's wrist when the arm is slightly bent at the elbow.

• 5

  Place the rubber tip back on the cane.

• 6

  Place the tip of the cane 15 centimeters away from the front of the foot. Adjust the height of the cane, so it is wrist high.