Custom Sizing for your Cane
Free Custom Cane Sizing Service:
- We offer free personalized cane sizing upon request.
- Not all canes can be custom sized: metal, folding/travel and other self-adjustable canes cannot be cut/modified.
- Provide your desired cane length:
- Option A: Place your order online and specify the desired cane length. Choose "custom cut" and input size requested in box below. Input must be <36 or 37" standard.
- Option B: Call us at 1.888.537.LUXE with your order and measurements.
Important Notes:
- We highly recommend consulting with your medical professional and/or physical therapist on ideal length for you.
- Canes are standard at 36"-37" but may need adjustment based on your height (usually required for individuals under six feet).
- We have a line of taller, longer length canes should you need custom sizes beyond standard. VIEW here
- Cut canes are non-refundable. Select "Standard" if unsure.
How to Measure for Proper Cane Length
- Stand Straight: Wear the shoes you normally use.
- Measure: From the floor near your heel to the mid-wrist (before the wrist bone).
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Check Posture:
- Shoulders should be even.
- Elbow should flex up at approximately a 15-25-degree angle when using the cane. Cane will be used out in front of your feet, so this angle should accomodate this position.
- NOTE: Measuring with arm straight down may cause imbalance issues. A cane which is too high, where your elbow is at or near a 90-degree angle, could cause undo stress and pain on other joints.
- For Best Results: Consult a doctor or physical therapist for recommended length. If already using a cane that is appropriate, measure from bottom of tip to handle top (where your hand rests)
Concierge Tip: Have someone assist you with measuring for the first time.
Concierge Insight: For many, cane length will be approximately1/2 your height. This is only a rule-of-thumb as some body types will impact this (e.g. high waisted or longer arms would impact your decision). Thus, someone of average proportion who is 5'8" (68 total inches) might expect their cane length to be at or near 34".
Basic Helpful Tips for Cane Usage
- Use the cane in the hand opposite your injury or weakness.
- Ensure the grip and bottom tip are in good condition.
- Choose an adjustable cane if wearing varying shoe styles.
- Select a lightweight cane for easier use.
Navigating Stairs with a Cane
- Going Up: Step with your unaffected leg first, followed by the cane and affected leg.
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Going Down: Step with the affected leg and cane first, then follow with the unaffected leg.
Choosing the Right Cane
Consider: Why do I need a cane?
Since canes only provide support to one side of the body, they are most beneficial for those:
- Recovering from surgery on one side, such as a leg or hip
- Recovering from a stroke
- With an injury or disability that affects only one side of the body
- With back pain
- With arthritis in the ankles, knees, hips, or back
- Needing a little extra support for balance and stability
If you have major balance issues or your entire body weight needs support, a walker, wheelchair, or rollator is likely a better mobility option for you.
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Cane Types:
- Standard cane
- Quad cane (4 tips for extra stability)
- NOTE, consider a crutch, walker, or rollator if more support is needed. Your orthopedic specialist or medical doctor can provide the best recommendation
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Handle Types:
- Popular: Crook, Derby, Fischer, Palm grip, Opera style, and others
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Pick a style best for your needs
- For Balance: choose a handle that is most comfortable and suitable with your aesthetic and design bias.
- For Full Support your best option is to consider an ergonomic, palm grip or T-handle for maximum support. These handles tend to spread the "stress" across the hand vs. a single point (canes such as knobsticks) and smaller surface area isolate the pressure and best for balance vs. support).
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Specialty Canes:
- Bariatric canes: Designed for larger individuals 250+lbs.
- Quad canes: Provide the highest stability and balance for those with advanced requirements allowing for a broader swath of support at the base of the cane, when extra help and stability is required. Quad canes are often requested by those who require a walking aid for medical reasons. Quad canes are wider and a tad bulkier than the standard one-tip cane. Quad Canes offer the highest level of stability of all of the popular walking cane styles. The four-pronged base allows you to confidently walk across sloping, slick or unstable areas since you possess greater traction points with the 4 tips. Always consult your physician or rehab specialist to determine if the quad cane is the best choice for you.