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Walking sticks are considered to be great alternatives to crutches or Lucite canes for the people who are suffering from a medical problem or injury. The walking sticks help such people to walk with balance and these are also considered to be beneficial for those who love walking.

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Page 1: Foldable Walking Stick for Senior Citizens

Created By Steven Smith

Foldable Walking Stick

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Created By Steven Smith

Foldable Walking Stick for Senior Citizens

Walking sticks are considered to be great alternatives to crutches or Lucite canes for the

people who are suffering from a medical problem or injury. The walking sticks help such

people to walk with balance and these are also considered to be beneficial for those who

love walking. These sticks provide extra power to the people while walking uphill and it

also helps in supplying stability. The main purpose of these walking sticks is that it helps in

ease pounding and fatigue in the knees when one is travelling downhill. There is also

additional workout benefit of using the arms while walking as you would be able to burn

more calories without putting in much of exertion.

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What Are Walking Sticks Made UP Of

Most of the walking sticks are made up of wood or aluminium. There are also other kinds

of walking sticks available in the markets which are made up of acrylic, carbon, lucite and

also bamboo. Most of the walking sticks are compact and extremely light weight and are

also ideal for travelling. The foldable walking sticks are easy to store. The folding walking

sticks can be personally customized by adding a unique knob or handle to it. Walking sticks

are available in a large variety of shapes, hues, sizes and colors. Some of these sticks are

also fully covered by leather sheath which helps in protecting the wood and it also adds

more elegance and attractiveness to the walking stick.

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Who Requires Walking Sticks?

There are generally two types of people who require walking sticks. One is those who have

suffered from some injury or have pain in the knees, foot or leg due to the problem of

arthritis and require external support. Other kind of people who require the assistance of

walking sticks or lucite canes are those who are aged. The people who become aged tend to

lose their balance and require the assistance of the third leg to support their walking. The

most obvious reason of using walking sticks is to provide support and help in balancing

when one is walking. The use of the walking sticks adds to the mental comfort and acts as a

sense of dignity, self-confidence, prestige and also style. Moreover, proper use of the

walking sticks will help in improving balance and would also prevent falling.

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Walking Sticks Advantages

Some of the other advantages of using a foldable walking stick is it can be used for scaring

away dogs, to dry clothes in a clothesline and also for picking up trash. Moreover, walking

sticks can also be used for saving a person who is under electric shock.

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Contact Us

Mailing Address IrishWalklingSticks

2965 Quincy Place

Colorado Springs Colorado CO 80916

Phone: 877-640-7474

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.irishwalkingsticks.com