A walking cane is a sturdy wooden or metal stick used to support a person who can walk but is partially disabled. The use of a cane also allows movement. Proper fit and use are necessary for the cane to be of any assistance. It should be of appropriate length to allow the person with the injured leg to walk using the cane on the side of the healthy leg, allowing the elbow to bend at a 25 degree angle. When walking, the person should rest his or her weight on the cane and the injured leg while moving the healthy leg forward. Then with the body's weight on the healthy leg, the cane and the injured leg are moved forward together; thus the injured leg is supported.
