The proper height for your cane. Important Warning.

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There are many many sites on the internet to instruct you on how to measure the proper height of your new cane.  Check out any of these. 

The sites generally contain a warning such as this from fashionablecanes.com:
*PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IN NO WAY REPLACES A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL’S RECOMMENDATION. CANES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE USED LIKE A CRUTCH FOR FULL WEIGHT SUPPORT, CANES ARE INTENDED ONLY FOR BALANCE.

Walking Canes, Walking Sticks, and more at Fashionable Walking ...

 

How to measure a walking stick, hiking stick or cane length:

wupensticks.com/index14.html
 

Also addresses the differences among canes, walking sticks, and staffs.

How to Determine the Correct Height of Walking Canes - wikiHow

www.wikihow.com › ... › Healthy Aging and Senior Lifestyle › Aged Care

... Walking canes are generally sold at a standard length of 36"-37".  ...

GUIDELINES FOR MEASURING FOR PROPER CANE LENGTH.

djmaccanes.com/CaneMeasuring.html

How To Determine The Correct Height Of Walking Canes - LiveStrong

www.livestrong.com/.../79926-determine-correct-height-walking-can...

... Choosing a walking cane is a combination of function and personal preference.

Proper Height for a Walking Cane | Travel Tips - USAToday.com

traveltips.usatoday.com › ... › Other New York City Travel