How to Walk with a Cane - Nursing Skill Demonstration

How to walk with a cane: nursing assistive devices demonstration and NCLEX review.

One of the things you'll want to know as a nurse is how to educate your patients on how to walk with a cane. Walking with a cane may seem like common sense, but there is a proper technique to doing it.

Before practicing or walking with a cane, it is important to use a gait belt for safety.

Make sure the patient is in the proper position so that the cane is 4 inches from the foot, and that they are holding the cane on the strong side of the body.

To ambulate with the cane, move the cane with the weak side. Then move the strong side forward.

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[RegisteredNurseRN]

Hey, everyone. Thanks for watching. Don't forget:

[Droppedonmyhead]

So thankful I found this video. I’m having problems with my leg and having to walk with a cane I wanted to make sure I was walking correctly. You were very precise and easy to understand and I appreciate that.

[Breamarie]

Thank you. Just left the ER and they watched me walk, and use the cane wrong the entire time but never corrected me so I guess patients aren’t the only ones who didn’t know how to use one!

Also, who else is 30 and needs a cane 🙈

[sonicguyver]

Now this is handy. I have been on and off a cane for over a year now do to sciatica pain. It just recently shifted from the right side to the left and I decided it was time to see how use my cane properly. Well technically it's my mom's she got after her knee surgery but she wanted me to keep it in my truck since the pains come and go.

[sydlofranco]

Super duper easy to remember. Thank you nurse Sarah, such a simple instruction but sometimes confusing when written in the exam. This video really helps a lot. 💕

[stovetoast]

oh my goddd ive been using on the weak side T_T thank you

[survivrs]

Thank you for a BRIEF yet perfect instructional video. I got my cane today, and as much as I don't want to use it, I've been falling a LOT, so I guess I have to tell my brain that crutches are no longer an option, I'm no longer in my 20's, I'll be 65 soon, I don't need anymore orthopedic surgeries.

[oblivious_prime]

Glad I found this. I just developed a foot drop a few weeks ago and ordered my first cane a few days ago (should arrive sometime today)

[edgardomatos]

thank you for making this video, 1 st time using.

[markreibson]

had a compound fracture in lower left leg 7 weeks ago. in a walking boot. i plan on starting to use a cane soon. thanks for this video

[jasonkleppinger]

Thank you. I am having to start using a cane and couldn’t figure out which side and all that. Thank you again for this

[geoffreyblack]

Thank you for this series. I have learned things the VA refuses to issue and properly use, for several years past.

[REYNOLDS]

I just started using a cane 2 days ago. And I was doing what felt right but was wrong. People probably looking at me like I'm a fool. Thank you for this video.

[shantanushukla]

Hello Mam How are You I Love Your Videos Love From INDIA Love Your Voice Way Of Explanation Everything I Love It

[dezjh]

Thank you both for the information and demonstration!! :)

[pacalypseish]

I’ve been using the cane on the week side

[chrisworthington]

So I assume the strong side is reserved for the pimp hand? 😅😂

[arun]

who else was using the cane on the weak side?

[RealSupaHotFireVEVO]

I'm way too young to be on videos like these, it's time for a drastic lifestyle change 😭😭

[tracy]

I've been doing it wrong all day. No wonder I'm hurting.