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Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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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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Hi Julie,
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.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
Chris
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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?
?
Thanks,
Julie
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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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On Behalf Of Chris Tabb via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:56 PM
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Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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Hi Julie,
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.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
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?
?
Thanks,
Julie
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I believe you are looking for this: ??
They have soft silicone “bands” that really helps folks with hand differences, arthritis, etc.? I use them on the canes for kiddo’s that are missing digits or lack hand strength
at this point in time.? Hope that helps!
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Jenny Luttrell, CTVI, COMS
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Julie Henry via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:22 PM
To: [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.
?
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.
?
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?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
?
Julie
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Hi Julie,
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.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
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On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
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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Julie,
You can find some interesting adaptations in Scott Crawfords free training on the NRTC, OIB-TAC site
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On Apr 23, 2025, at 12:22?PM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
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.
?
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?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
?
Julie
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Hi Julie,
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.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
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?
?
Thanks,
Julie
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Luttrell, Jenny via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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I believe you are looking for this: ??
They have soft silicone “bands” that really helps folks with hand differences, arthritis, etc.? I use them on the canes for kiddo’s that are missing digits or lack hand strength
at this point in time.? Hope that helps!
?
Jenny Luttrell, CTVI, COMS
?
?
I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
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.
?
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?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
?
Julie
?
?
?
Hi Julie,
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.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
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?
?
Thanks,
Julie
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*** This is an EXTERNAL email. Please exercise caution. DO NOT open attachments or click links from unknown senders or unexpected email - TSB_Technology. ***
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Chris Tabb via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 3:44 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [OandM] Teaching Cane Skills with Physical Limitations
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Julie,
You can find some interesting adaptations in Scott Crawfords free training on the NRTC, OIB-TAC site
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On Apr 23, 2025, at 12:22?PM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
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.
?
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?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
?
Julie
?
?
?
Hi Julie,
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.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
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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I have had good luck with moldable plastics like this:
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About this item . 1 Lbs Polymorph Moldable Plastic Beads Melting Pellets ; Pour the water into the pot and heat it up to around 60°C. Turn down the heat when the water is boiling.
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I do have molding plastics and both extra NFB canes and the slimline cane.? I will try those.
?
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.
?
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?
?
Thank you Chris! You are always the biggest help!
?
Julie
?
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Hi Julie,
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.?
Another option is to use a cuff that can attach to the cane or that the grip of the cane can slide through.?
Hope these are helpful for starting options to explore,
?
On Apr 23, 2025, at 10:14?AM, Julie Henry via groups.io <jhenry@...> wrote:
?
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?
?
Thanks,
Julie
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Chris Tabb