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Are canes mobility aids?
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Yes: Except for sugar canes, these devices help maintain balance, take pressure off an injured extremity and permit easier ambulation for persons with a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
Answered 4/25/2012
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Yes: They provide extra strength a support for a weakened individual and also security as they are part of the tripod of two legs and the cane which can help prevent falls. This allows for greater mobility.
Answered 7/26/2012
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