To be clear: this is not a jab at weight, what I’m baffled by is why tf would anyone in a wheelchair use a walking stick like that?
To be clear: I know why the dude has the cane, what im asking about/pointing out is the absurdity of the way he uses the cane in this specific clip, not speculation on the way he uses it in his general life. Just for those in the comments who mistakenly think I’m asking why the dude had the stick in the first place, when I’m asking about the way in which he uses it in this clip. Thank you.
Not everyone who is in a wheelchair is completely unable to use their legs. Many wheelchair users can stand or walk, but not for long periods or long distances or without assistance.
He might be able to stand with assistance and is carrying the cane himself for when he wants to stand.
And actually if they can’t transfer themselves (either stand and pivot to a bed / toilet / shower / regular chair or at least use a slideboard) they’re often not a great fit for a wheelchair since they’d need an aide / lift and would really struggle to live independently. And a slideboard is a pretty advanced wheelchair skill and requires a patient that’s super with it cognitively, and has at least decent upper body strength and coordination. Your average 65 year old with a touch of dementia and less strength / reflexes is not gonna be up to that and they’re your primary user group for mobility devices in general. This guy in particular though just isn’t gonna have the upper body strength to transfer his weight that way and is very unlikely to find a slideboard or lift that can handle him.
Again, I understand that, I’m not asking about that. I’m asking: why when sat in a wheelchair does he need to use it? Not when he’s standing, when he’s sitting
Where do you suggest he carry his cane while he is in the wheel chair?
Side to side so it takes out the kneecaps of everyone around him?
Front to back so he can gut punch the ones in front or behind?
Or maybe out to the side? Where it won’t hit anyone?
Lets go further, if he holds it to the side, should he just hover it stiffly in the air while moving?
Maybe the answer is this is the easiest way to hold the cane while moving without taking anyone out or forcing someone else to carry his stuff.
Cool wheelchair guys get a holster for their canes.
This guy ain’t a cool wheelchair guy 🤷♀️
Dude should get himself one of those Hurry Canes. I’m definitely getting a folding one when I get too old or injured to walk.
It’ll match my folding bike!
He could rest it on his lap maybe? Like slightly over his shoulder so it’s not in anyone’s way and he doesn’t have to use it. He could still knock someone the way he is holding it in the GIF. I think any way he has it, there’s some risk of knocking into something.