Where to buy walking stick?

Contemplates

Having mobility issues after an accident, I have been using crutches to help me walk. I have only recently been using one crutch leaving the other one at home, but am now considering changing to a walking stick or cane or something similar?

Being in my late 20's, I'm really not sure what I would like the most, or what would best fit the purpose and am wondering are there any shops that sell sticks locally where I could hold and try out?

I've been hunting online, but some things need to be felt, touched and tested before buying.

Any advice and guidance would be great.:D

Stressed_mum_2

Formula Health in High Street in Belfast city centre do a lot of walking sticks and mobility aids. They may have recently changed name as they have had a major refit, but they are under the Hi Park car park close to St Georges church.

maguim

Hillmount Garden Centre near Castlereagh Hills Golf Club in Belfast had a pretty good selection last time I was in. Hope you get something to suit.:money:

Contemplates

Thanks guys, that's two places for me to start looking in the next few days.

Anyone else any suggestions pls?

jjd

If it's for a medical reason you could maybe get in touch with your community occupational therapist or physio through the GP. They may be able to help you or advise you what would be the best thing to purchase.
You may be entitled to get walking aids free so worth a try.

smokiewater

Here is a tip from a total meanie!

Charity shops get a good selection in! I know this cos after her stroke, me mam kept forgetting to bring hers with her, so I think we have bought a stick in almost every charity shop in the country! Height was the only real issue for her, and the one she uses now has a non-slip thing on the bottom which apparently helps - she also now remembers to bring it with her!

RuthElaine

Hey,
I'm in my 20's too and I had to use a walking stick for a while last year. I would recommend Switch Sticks (they have a website but I can't post links yet...google search should bring it up) I know you said you liked to touch and feel before hand but you do have the option of posting it back if it is no good.

RuthElaine

Forgot to say, you can pm me or post here if you wanted to ask any questions about the switch sticks. I'm more than happy to help!

Contemplates

Thanks everybody for your suggestions, and RuthElaine.....just checked the switch stick site, and my new stick is in the post already!!

RuthElaine

Awesome Let me know how you get on! When I was researching for a stick, this was the company which came with the best recommendations!

Old_Git

most chemists sell walking sticks .