Walking sticks in "tottery" in old age

If you get sticks, fun coloured ones, or Nordic walking ones- please make sure you are taught how to use them by a physio and to have the right height. One session would be sufficient.

I had a friend who used Nordic sticks, far too long for her, and she just stabbed them in front of her, which caused more issues than it solved.

ExDancer
Are you doing balancing exercises in your class?
I take 2 neighbours to these classes and they practice balancing.
I do mine while I’m cleaning my teeth.

Far, far better than falling and possibly breaking a bone. You can find some quite elegant ones.

I have several friends who use Nordic sticks when walking- as they say it makes the look 'sporty' rather than 'elderly'. I think I would feel the same.

I have a problem with balance caused by inner ear mechanisms not working. I use two sticks as the man in the mobility correctly pointed out that one would be of no use as I would likely favour that side. As to muscle tone, it takes a lot of muscle to use two sticks and walk upright! I’m 70 and have had them 2 years.

Sounds like you do need one to help with balance, but it needn’t be a fuddy duddy wooden one.Look online at hiking sticks there’s a good variety in funky colours.