Check Your Walking Stick for Stability and Safety!
Falls Prevention Walking Stick MOT Week
Do you, a family member, a friend or a neighbour use a walking stick? If so then encourage them to check the bottom of the stick.
Ferrules are the small rubber base at the bottom of walking aids and, like tyres, they need changing when they get too worn.
Which one does your ferrule look like?
The benefits of checking and changing are
- Better Stability
- Better posture
- Reduced risk of falls
You can buy them at a chemist, a mobility shop or even Timpsons!