They also give you more stability on the trail provide an upper body workout and take pressure off the knees and back.
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Walking with a cane should feel natural an easy if you have taken the time to make sure it is the proper height and that you use the device the right way.
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Adjustable poles can be useful for beginners who want to experiment with the height of the pole to see what suits them.
They may also include a built in camera mount under the handle so the staff can be used as a monopod.
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Many people who carry a walking cane use it primarily for balance especially when walking on unbalanced or slippery surfaces as opposed to needing it to support the majority of their body weight.
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Sometimes called a walking staff or travel staff this is a single pole that s most effective when used on relatively flat terrain and with little or no load on your back.
If you are using a non adjustable walking stick make a little mark near the ferrule rubber on the end where the walking stick meets the bump of the wrist bone and move to step 5.
Hiking staffs are adjustable and some include a shock absorbing feature.
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You will see numbers on walking pole that help you set.
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Adjustable hiking poles can vary in length from about 24 inches 61cms to 55 inches 140cms.
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Hiking poles are very useful for hikers and backpackers as they help to bear the weight of a large backpack.
And if you fail to size your cane properly it can make walking difficult and may set you up for an injury due to a fall.
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However improperly adjusted poles can cause muscle pain or soreness.
If it is adjustable or is a crutch simply just push the small button on the stick in and adjust it so it is at the wrist bone and move to step 6.