How to Make a Cane the Right Height
- 1). Hold the cane beside you, let it stand on the ground so that it can be measured in relation to your waist.
- 2). Check the height of the cane and make sure it reaches your waist or hip. If it does, than your cane is already the right height.
- 3). Adjust the lever on the bottom of the cane. Most modern canes come with an adjustable range on the bottom half. If your cane has this option, adjust it until the cane is as tall as you waist or hip.
- 4). Purchase a cane with the proper height. If you already own one, and it is too short, then it cannot be used properly. If it is too long, take off the stopper on the end, and cut off some of the end of the cane until it is the right height.
- 5). Smooth out the bottom of the cane and reattach the stopper. The cane's bottom should be level with the ground.
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