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From: Rich.Harper@f419.n104.z1.fidonet.org (Rich Harper)
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Subject: Canes
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Date: 3 Mar 90 05:06:41 GMT
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        While I am coming into this thread late, I would ask if you have 
tried the one that they give the stroke victums or the older people that 
have balance problems.  The light weight aluminum canes with the plate 
attached to the bottom of the cane with the 4 legs rather than the 
traditional single tip.  I know in the snow country, like Denver, they are 
extensively used by the older people for getting around in the snow.  And 
because most of them are frail, they need to be light but able to withstand 
the full weight of the person using them.

        <<Rich>>  
 

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