Its performance exceeds that of the LACE index, and it allows analysts to accurately estimate the risk of important postdischarge outcomes. 1  Death or urgent readmission after hospital discharge is a relatively common event that is costly to the health care system and has obvious important effects on patientsâ health.
In addition, use of walking sticks engages arm swinging and trunk movement, which is otherwise very limited with the use of a walker. Patients can discard use of walking sticks as soon as they feel secure, although some like the added support of the additional 2 legs.
Additionally walking poles also: 1  Provide more of a core workout using poles than without. 2  Distribute and transference weight when going uphill on steep terrain. 3  Help the walker develop a walking rhythm and pattern. 4  Provide extra traction and security when crossing rough terrain, creeks, streams, ice, and hillsides. 5  May also be used to find the ...