The Journal

Best walking stick for arthritis: what actually helps

Arthritis changes how you walk before you even notice it. You start favouring one side. You slow ...

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Best walking stick for arthritis: what actually helps

When do you actually need a walking stick? Signs to watch for

Most people wait too long, unfortunately that is the honest answer. The decision to start using a...

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When do you actually need a walking stick? Signs to watch for

Walking stick after hip replacement NZ: what you can expect

If you're planning for a hip replacement, a walking stick should be high on your list of items to...

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Walking stick after hip replacement NZ: what you can expect

When the world's best designers turn their attention to the walking stick

'Walking sticks & canes' runs at Objectspace Auckland from 27 June to 30 August 2026. Entry i...

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When the world's best designers turn their attention to the walking stick

A style forward gift.

We’ve all felt it, that slow lift out of a chair. An ache from too much gardening. Something’s ch...

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A style forward gift.

The 10-Day New Stick Challenge

Wahoo, Your stick has arrived! The packaging is open, the handle is in your hand, and you have a ...

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The 10-Day New Stick Challenge

How to Care for a Wooden Walking Stick

A well-maintained hardwood walking stick develops a patina over time. The grain deepens and darke...

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How to Care for a Wooden Walking Stick

Walking Stick Safety: What Makes One Stable and Secure

What to look for in a safe walking stick: natural rubber, sufficient thickness to absorb some sho...

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Walking Stick Safety: What Makes One Stable and Secure

Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Aging Parents Who Have Everything

The problem with buying gifts for aging parents is not finding something they would like. It is f...

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Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Aging Parents Who Have Everything

The Story Behind ooak: Rethinking Mobility Aids

Robbie van Dam is a designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. When his father-in-law needed a wa...

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The Story Behind ooak: Rethinking Mobility Aids

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