Walking aids

Walking aids has been studied in 3 papers since 2023: 3 observational studies in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Oct 19, 2026: “Circumstances of fall-related fracture events among men in late life”.

3 papers study it2 findingsUpdated Oct 19, 2026

“Among healthy older adults staying at home in the community, those using walking aids (OR = 53.595, 95%CI: 8.181, 351.129)”

What did studies of Walking aids find?

Studies of Walking aids measured 1 outcome; the most studied are falls efficacy (1 study).

Falls efficacy

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1 study

Walking aids decrease falls efficacy in humans (OR = 53.595, 95%CI: 8.181, 351.129).
“Among healthy older adults staying at home in the community, those using walking aids (OR = 53.595, 95%CI: 8.181, 351.129)”
Humanshealthy older adults staying at home in the community
The correlation between falls efficacy and activities of daily living among older adults receiving different types of care: a 2018-2019 cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China
BMC public healthApr 23, 2023

Studies link Walking aids with 1 measure, most often physical function (1 study).

Physical function

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1 study

Walking aids are associated with physical function in humans (p < 0.05).
“The walking aid group scored significantly lower than the solo walking group for five items: FIM-M, knee extension muscle strength, Frail CS-10, SLS, and TUG (p < 0.05).”
Humansfrail elderly peoplen = 131
Factors Influencing the Use of Walking Aids by Frail Elderly People in Senior Day Care Centers
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)Mar 14, 2023