lenquixote66 Posted July 16 #1 Share Posted July 16 I have Parkinson’s and have been using a one prong cane since 2015.Prior to using the cane I had 36 falls.Since using the cane I had one fall in 2018. My PT suggested that I get a 4 prong cane for better balance.Does anyone use a 4 prong and if so would you recommend it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trhelt Posted July 16 #2 Share Posted July 16 I have a large base quad cane that I got through my insurance. It is very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHuskies! Posted July 17 #3 Share Posted July 17 I use a small-base quad cane which I clip to my rollator so that both are useable when I need them. One thing abut the quad: it is very useful if you encounter a slick floor. I am in a big band where I park my rollator and cane behind me during rehearsals. After many years of the normal wood floor, somebody decided it would be a good idea to wax the floor. Now I feel in danger when I try to get up--everything slides--and the quad is the only thing that has kept me on my feet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suramom Posted Tuesday at 11:03 PM #4 Share Posted Tuesday at 11:03 PM we find that Hurrycanes, which have a wider, pronged base, are very good and non-slip. You can get ones that fold up and can be carried in a rollator with a basket. I use that on ships all the time. Look them up. The 4 pronged ones don't fold and often have sharp edges on the underside, which cut up my mother badly once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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