Straight vs. Curved Canes: Which is Right for You?

Straight and curved canes improve different aspects of base support for physically challenged users, but curved canes provide little support compared to straight ones.

Curved canes

• Commonly used by people with temporary walking injuries, curved canes come with rubberized bottoms to prevent slipping. However, they offer poor balance control because of their shape.

Straight Canes

• Straight canes offer better grip than curved canes do. A straight, flat handle with finger grooves also provides more balance, which improves walking posture and allows for better cane control.

Overall

• Curved canes are ideal for patients who require help improving balance or who need extra support for the opposite leg. However, straight canes provide more long-term balance and assistance, and they are the most suitable of the two cane shapes.