Straight vs. Curved Canes

Straight and curved canes improve different aspects of base support for physically challenged users, but curved canes provide little support compared to straight ones.

Curved canes

• Commonly used by people with temporary walking injuries, curved canes come with rubberized bottoms to prevent slipping. However, they offer poor balance control because of their shape.

Straight Canes

• Straight canes offer better grip than curved canes do. A straight, flat handle with finger grooves also provides more balance, which improves walking posture and allows for better cane control.

Overall

• Curved canes are ideal for patients who require help improving balance or who need extra support for the opposite leg. However, straight canes provide more long-term balance and assistance, and they are the most suitable of the two cane shapes.