7.2 Types

Standard cane: this is a single point straight cane with a crook or T-shaped handle.

Offset cane: this is similar to the standard cane but the proximal component of the horizontal shaft is offset anteriorly thereby creating a straight offset handle.

Quadripod: this is also similar to the standard cane, it however has a broad base of support with four point of support for floor contact. Others can come in form of a tripod.

Figure 12. Illustration of different types of cane—single point and multiple points.

Hemi cane: this also has four point of support for floor contact but the legs are angled from the shaft to increase stability of the cane.
