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6. "however good for them" - hear hear!

Mon Sep 8, 2025, 03:21 PM

Sep 8

There seems to be a consensus out there that there is one correct way.

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Which side for a walking cane? - the YouTube advice is counter-intuitive to me. [View all] UTUSN Sep 8 OP

I have vascular issues in both legs Conjuay Sep 8 #2

Are both sides equally weak? If so, what determines your left? UTUSN Sep 8 #4

"however good for them" - hear hear! UTUSN Sep 8 #6

Oh, You're Very Welcome! Glad to help.... electric_blue68 Sep 8 #13

Hey, No Problemo! 🙂 Good Graciousness, what a set of experiences! electric_blue68 Sep 8 #16

my instinct is same as yours Kali Sep 8 #10

hee hee Kali Sep 8 #15

Hey, enjoy! electric_blue68 Sep 8 #23

Just between the few of us, then. electric_blue68 Sep 8 #25

I've Heard The Same As You ProfessorGAC Sep 8 #17

"keep weight OFF" - yup UTUSN Sep 8 #20

Because I use one to support my back, I can use either side. OldBaldy1701E Sep 8 #18

I'm with you. I had a sore knee (I think it was my knee)) applegrove Sep 8 #26

Interesting question Easterncedar Sep 9 #28

Before the Pain, I did power walking Zackzzzz Sep 9 #29

I have had 3 joint replacements mnhtnbb Sep 9 #30

To elaborate mnhtnbb Sep 9 #31

It is USUALLY carried on the strong side. beemerphill Sep 9 #32