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Re: Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations


 

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I have had good luck with moldable plastics like this:

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 2:22 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.

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Also, I never thought about working with an OT, I am sure he has one as this is a new injury. I will see if he has one and go from there.

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I was thinking I heard something about a band in this group. But not sure where to find one or even know what one would look like. Do you by chance have a visual example?

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Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!

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Julie

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Tabb via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations

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Caution, external email.

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Hi Julie,

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Light canes like NFB or Ambutech slimline are options to consider, as well as using moldable plastics to refine the grip to match works for him with the availabe digits on his right hand. Working with an OT can be very helpful.?

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Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?

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Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,

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Chris

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Chris Tabb

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On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:

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Hey all! I have a new client who has some physical limitations, and I need some help being creative. He will need to learn to use a cane. However, due to an accident, he does not have a left hand, and his right hand only has 3 fingers (thumb, middle and ring finger) that are not completely functional. What are some things I can do to modify a cane for him to be able to use one?

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Thanks,
Julie

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