Sticks

Pherstun

I saw the rheumy physio on Thursday, following my request to the rheumy to have some ergonomic walking sticks.

He found me a right hand Fischer stick, which felt brilliant (for those who don't know, it supports the whole of your palm, different to a normal walking stick).

He brought back a different type for the left hand, which from searching the internet is more suitable for a dainty woman's hand (mine definitely aren't!). This one felt quite awkward and worse than my modified hiking stick but I said I'd give it a go. He said they're using these instead of the Fischer ones because they're cheaper, he didn't like it either though.

Walking up to the bus stop and then through town to my next bus, I just couldn't get a proper grip on the left hand one. The Fischer one felt great though. Friday morning my left hand fingers were aching badly and I went back to my hiking stick.

I've tried a couple of days with the Fischer stick and decided it was better, so have bought one off the internet for £12. To some degree I didn't mind having to do this but I wanted to try one before buying, cos I've already got sticks and wanted to know if they would be better.

I wish I'd bought Fischer sticks in the first place! but I didn't know about them when arthur kicked off. I'd recommend them to anyone who needs stick(s).

Debbie

valval

hi debbie what the point of them giving out sticks that do not do the job just because of price it like giving some one a bucket with hole in it because it came cheap will not do the job.
glad you got one for your self not a bad price makes one wonder what the other cost them as they bulk buy so get them cheeper val

kathbee

Hi Debbie

I have a pair of those Fischer crutches going spare, they dont do for me as they make my hands hurt, spreading out my hands does me no favours I'm afraid, due to the arthur in wrists and fingers, but glad they are ok for you.

Mine are bright blue and look nice but they are a 'white elephant' or a pair of 'white elephants' or even blue elephants to be more precise. :roll:

I like plain old boring crutches as they give me more support than walking sticks and they can be left to 'dangle free' when opening my purse etc.

Hope everyone is doing fairly good today.
Kath

tjt6768

I've got both fischer sticks and crutches, with the ra in the hands and wrists and oa in the knees they're a Godsend compared to the old style ones. I got the sticks from the occupational therapy team and the crutches from the physio team after the recent ops..
It's such a bloody sad thing that they yet again put cost before health.
Glad that you managed to get yourself one and for twelve quid I'm sure that you'll have your money's worth in no time..

Best if luck with them hun.

stickywicket

I'm with Kathbee. We're all different. I found the Fischer sticks great just after my first THR but, by the time I was walking up and down the ward properly they were hurting my hands.

kathbee

Oh Lynn
gel cycle mitts, must take a peek at those.

Kath x

traluvie

I have bother fishers sticks and crutches..they are a godsend.
I found they hurt my hands too but used bandages they use on horses(stretchy and flexible and bright colours too) this stopped my hands from rubbing and getting blisters..

woodbon

Hi, Glad you've got something to help. I use a stick sometimes, but I can manage without it, as my hands are a bit sore!