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Actually, I was going to write you the same thing. That maybe he wasn’t using the straps correctly since if they are used correctly all the hand is doing is guiding the pole, not even needing to grasp it. His circumstances might be different with ALS, just a thought. All the best to him for giving it the effort and to you for helping.@jozero -
I believe that he knows this but I will not take it for granted and will relay the information. Much appreciated for broadening my line of inquiry.
Thank you!
B
This might be a shot in the dark. I have shot sporting clays for years and in tournaments we all use a light three-wheeled gun cart to carry the 12 gauge shells and other paraphernalia.
Your friend would be able to put his backpack in the cart and lighten his weight bearing by 18-20 lbs.
The cart would also provide some stability holding onto the handles. They weigh about 25 lbs and they have brakes and are easy to push along. Anything more heavy duty might be counter-productive for your friend. View attachment 82213
It's not about managing "cargo" for him, @malingerer but rather just moving on his own two legs for as long as possible.what about the hip-belt hiking trolley? They range from the home-made to the commercial variety. There is plenty of info on this forum about these critters some of it tongue in cheek!
Samarkand.
I had the same problem with standard walking poles. I always had a blister. I have used pacer polls for the last eight years and love them. They really do help and no blisters.I am old, and overweight, and have little upper body strength. I will not go walking without my pacer poles!Long story short...
A close friend has been diagnosed with ALS.
He has been walking with conventional trekking poles for a few months now but now he has been developing blisters on the hands from the increased chore of weight-bearing. His "next stop" on walking posture support has been told to him as "cuff crutches". (The cuffs fit over the upper forearm and the hands grip a handle perpendicular to the shaft of the crutch.)
He is looking for an intermediate stage before the crutches and is attempting to re-train his gait.
I have already turned him onto "Chi Walking" but I thought Pacerpoles, owing to their unique design, might be a good accessory to the effort.
Anyone out there have experience with diminished upper body and core strength that can advise on this approach?
We're not doing a review of Pacerpoles here, please! This is a question related to a specific set of circumstances as described above.
Positive experience, fee free to share here.
Negative experience? Feel free to PM me.
Thank you in advance for any help that you can provide,
B
it was in order to keep moving for as long as possible on my own two legs that I designed my trolley to keep weight off my back, shoulders and hips. With a hip and balance problem walking for any distance with or without a pack was becoming a nightmare. I at the moment am not contemplating a future with a wheelchair but I wish you well in your endeavours. At 82 I am considered old and my daily distance is shrinking (just like meIt's not about managing "cargo" for him, @malingerer but rather just moving on his own two legs for as long as possible.
There is likely no way he can avoid a wheelchair at some point in the future. We're just sorting best options to keep that in the future as far as possible.
B
Just a thought, has your friend considered using bicycle gloves? They are usually made of a kid leather palm and half fingers with a open knitted back. The leather and bottom of the fingers are padded to relieve stress and blister creation.Long story short...
A close friend has been diagnosed with ALS.
He has been walking with conventional trekking poles for a few months now but now he has been developing blisters on the hands from the increased chore of weight-bearing. His "next stop" on walking posture support has been told to him as "cuff crutches". (The cuffs fit over the upper forearm and the hands grip a handle perpendicular to the shaft of the crutch.)
He is looking for an intermediate stage before the crutches and is attempting to re-train his gait.
I have already turned him onto "Chi Walking" but I thought Pacerpoles, owing to their unique design, might be a good accessory to the effort.
Anyone out there have experience with diminished upper body and core strength that can advise on this approach?
We're not doing a review of Pacerpoles here, please! This is a question related to a specific set of circumstances as described above.
Positive experience, fee free to share here.
Negative experience? Feel free to PM me.
Thank you in advance for any help that you can provide,
B
have used this idea for years mainly because of sweaty hands and arthritis playing up early morn. They give a good grip!Just a thought, has your friend considered using bicycle gloves? They are usually made of a kid leather palm and half fingers with a open knitted back. The leather and bottom of the fingers are padded to relieve stress and blister creation.
The ONLY thing I don't like about my Pacer Poles is that my hands feel sweaty. So I wear light cotton gloves.
Great idea!I let my Pacer Poles wear the "gloves" pulling thin cotton socks over the handles. Works like a charm.
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