I don't use a cane but find it easier/more comfortable to walk when pushing a shopping cart. Would pushing this make it more comfortable to walk also?
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No, if you are tall, it won't work. This cart is more for pulling around. If you are 5'3" or under, it would probably be comfortable to push around. I am 5'8" and found myself leaning forward to push. The big wheels are great, though, for steering.
297681
Yes. Maybe not quite as good as a shopping cart, due to it's smaller size, but definitely an aid.
297682
Yes. I; too, find it easier to walk when pushing a shipping cart. This cart can be pushed; or, it can be pulled to act as a "counter balance." I whitch between two. It is nice to have an "always available" and strudy seat on which to rest, too.
297683
It works well but is not up to the weight specified.The plastic clips broke Andrew I added a nylon strap to support.It is too short to push like a shopping cart.useful but not ideal.
297684
Absolutely. You would need someone to push your cart. However, you can sit if tired or need to see something on the bottom shelf. Good for mall walking, park or just down the street. Good for shortness of breath.
297685
It's not quite as sturdy as a shopping cart. You can't lean on it like you can lean on a shopping cart. But it helps with balance. Pulling it helps with balance also.
1496580
The Hugo people told me to stand on it and twist, that it would turn then. I did not do that thought, I seems as if that might break it. I did not like several things about this cane and I returned it to Amazon.I purchased a different brand, from Amazon [a Medline.]
2070750
I would suggest finding a shorter cane. I am 5' 3" and find it to be a little long at its shortest setting.
746687
It does not interfere much, but is a bit bulkier than just a cane.Think of it as an easily portable chair, that is a backup cane.
1288961
The handle is much larger than an ordinary cane handle and has an ergonomic design that enables me to comfortably grip it without using much pressure. The fact that it stands by itself I would think would make it easier for him to use.
109956
There is a cane called " Hurrycane" which sounds perfect 4 your needs. I looked it up on Google after asking a nurse what would be safest.
135896
My cane is metal and very top heavy so it does not stand up on its own with this cane tip BUT it is very easy to get the cane upright when it falls down. Just step on the edge of the cane tip and it pops right up. As I was having trouble picking my cane up from the floor this was a feature I needed. My cane falls over many times daily so this was a wonderful feature. This cane tip also gives more stability to your walking as it seems to work like a mini-pronged cane.
1333492
Yes it is an issue if you pull the cart behind you. The cart appears to be designed to push. Using this way it functions extremely well. Very easy to push around
1597772
Jack makes a good point. When I started using mine I kind of had to find the feel for it and pushing your weight forward on the waist pad (while keeping your back straight) helps a little too. It's kind of like moonwalking in place hence his tip on not picking your foot up, just the heel.
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To be honest, its not too bad with the steps but I will advise you to be cautious when taking it up the steps because I do not trust the shopping cart's wheels too much. I will say if you are using your cart for groceries, just regulate the weight of the foods that you buy within the cart so it weighs on both wheels instead of one side.
597038
My daughter hasn't had any problems pushing this on the carpet. I think it works better on carpet because the cart doesn't move too fast. :) but even on a hard floor it isn't a problem.
2146727
Yes, I find the multi-pronged tip helps keep cane, and me, stable on grass and uneven ground. I've Han no problems walking over larger stones, but I haven't walked on finer-stoned gravel.
1214056
I just got back from a trip which required my mom to push me over brick sidewalks which were often uneven and cracked. I weigh 160 lbs. She pushed the equivalent of one block on straight path. It was okay but doing an incline was more of a problem. Also, it not a traditional wheelchair but it was better than walking with a regular walker.
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Well, I'd say that the click is pretty normal. You may hear it (and I think this is rather positive than negative, since it is a confirmation that everything is ok), but it a discrete sound and doesn't bother at all. To be honest, the user, an aged lady, is very happy with the cane and she feels sure to walk with it.
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This is a smaller, lighter wheelchair than the one that my mother had before. It is more narrow and it also sits higher than the typical wheelchair, so if you like to push yourself along by using your feet it will be harder to do that, unless you're taller and your legs can reach the ground.
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It's much better to pull the cart. It's strong and well made. And the chair is excellent also, so you can sit anytime you want to on your long walk. It's great you can walk a mile. I bought the cart for my brother, now I'm intending on buying for myself.
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I got the Hugo primarily because it will stand up and be out of the way so no one will trip over it. I think regular canes might slip more easily on slick surfaces.