Watch the videos and read the instructions below for how to adjust and use The 3rd Foot Cane to maintain or regain a more stable, balanced, upright walking gait that maintains your body's alignment.

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This is not a traditional cane with a tip or tips or prongs or a cane handle on the top or the front of the cane that you
adjust to wrist height and then extend in front of your foot to use the cane handle to maintain balance making you look old and feel old. 

Adjust the 3rd Foot Cane to leg height or slightly higher. Keep the cane and the cane foot next to the side of your leg and not in front of your foot like a traditional cane that uses the cane handle to maintain balance.

When initially adjusting the cane/canes try different cane heights until you find the height that makes you feel stable when standing and then walking.

When The 3rd foot Cane is adjusted high enough your weight should be evenly distributed between the cane foot and your feet.

  At 20 ounces the cane’s weight has been systematically
calculated to maintain the body’s alignment and vertical stability when walking
forward, backing up, turning, standing up, sitting down and on the stairs like in the customer and How To videos.

 **Keep your head up with
your line of sight towards the ground ahead of you the way you drive your car to see everything in your path. You can glance down at the ground in front of you without dropping your head down when walking.

When you keep your head up when you walk with your line of sight towards the ground ahead of you, your body has more balance and stability and it allows you to see everything in your path. You'll maintain the natural alignment and curvature of your spine and engage and strengthen your core muscles as you walk.

The only time you should look down towards your feet when walking is when you’re on the stairs, in the dark
or on a wet, slippery surface or making a transition from one surface height to another.   

The length of your walking stride determines how much balance and stability your body has and the strength of your core muscles.

If you change your shoes you may need to adjust the cane height.

If you find yourself gripping the cane handle or leaning towards the cane to maintain balance adjust the cane one peg higher.

If you have the cane adjusted high enough and feel stable when standing, but find yourself leaning towards the cane and gripping the handle as you walk, put the hand not holding the cane on the wall and walk. If you feel more stable with the cane on one side of your body and your hand on the wall on the other side then you need 2 canes for the added support before transitioning to 1 cane.

See the Customer video on the Home Page of a customer walking with 1 cane and 2 canes.

See the Instructions below for how to walk with 2 canes and how to transition from 2 canes to 1 cane and then no cane.

See the Instructions below for adjusting and using the cane/canes for Drop Foot, Parkinson's, EDS, Stroke Rehab, 2 different length legs, MS and for other conditions that affect mobility.

Contact Customer Support if you have any questions, comments or need help.

the 3rd foot Cane maintains balance and upright posture from the back of the cane foot to the front of the cane foot like a foot when walking.

When the 3rd Foot Cane is adjusted and used like in the Customer and How to videos it lets you walk with your head upright, your arm next to your side and your line of sight towards the ground in the direction you're moving maximizing your balance and increasing your body's stability as you walk.

The 3rd Foot Cane is used by people of all ages and a variety of conditions that affect balance and mobility including for  people with conditions like ataxia, MS, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's, PPS, EDS, SB, DISH, vestibular, stroke recovery and other conditions that affect mobility. As well as by people rehabbing from surgery and injuries.

The 3rd Foot Cane is designed and Patented to let you keep your head up maintaining your body's alignment with your line of sight towards the ground ahead of you maximizing your body's balance, stability and a heel to toe walking gait that engages and strengthens your core muscles as you walk. The only time you should look directly down towards your feet is when you're on the stairs, stepping over something in your path, making a transition from one surface height to another, in the dark or on a wet, slippery or uneven surface.

You can glance down when walking without dropping your head down and see almost up to your toes. If you need to look anywhere but forward towards the ground in the direction you're moving when walking stop walking.

How do I use the cane if I have  MS 

There are 4 main types of multiple sclerosis, CIS, RRMS, PPMS and SPMS. The severity and progression of MS affects each patient differently. Maintaining the body's alignment when walking has a direct affect on a person's core balance, strength and how long they can walk and how tired they get. Adjust the cane to leg height or slightly higher and keep your arm next to your side and the cane and cane foot on the outside of your leg when walking. This is not a traditional cane that you adjust to wrist height and uses the cane cane handle to maintain balance at the expense of the alignment of your spine. Watch the Customer videos. When the cane is adjusted high enough and used like in the Customer and How To Videos you should be upright and feel stable when walking forward, backward and turning.  If the cane is not adjusted high enough you will not feel stable. See the Drop foot Instructions below if you have Drop Foot.

Some people with MS will use one 3rd Foot Cane, some will need 2.  Watch the video on the home page of Kent Jones-that_guy_with_ms, walking with one 3rd Foot Cane and the difference in his mobility and stability when walking with one 3rd Foot Cane and then 2. Watch the second video of him after using The 3rd Foot Canes for 2 years to see and hear him talk about the difference in his mobility, stability and walking using the 3rd Foot Cane. Look under the review section on the website to read reviews from other people with MS using the 3rd Foot Cane and see Ardra Shephard talking about The 3rd Foot Cane. Sign up for Ardra's Blog at trippingonair.com if you, a friend or a loved one has MS to stay updated on the most current lifestyle and health information about MS.

Customer Comments5.0 out of 5 stars I have dropped foot (MS). After trying a LOT of canes, I received mine yesterday...BEST CANE EVER!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022

Kent Jones- that_guy_with_MS

After 20 years of multiple sclerosis and foot drop, I’ve used many different canes, walking sticks, forearm crutches, and wheelchairs (see pic). I’m what you might call a “caneisseur“ 😀

I bought the Aligned as Designed cane 15 months ago, not long after leaving my wheelchairs and working hard to walk again. Since then, I’ve bought three more - two additional for me to use as a pair on longer walks and one as a gift for my uncle with Parkinson’s (he hated regular canes but liked this). My post-wheelchair walking is a work in progress, but check out the video to see how it is now.

This cane looks, balances, and works differently than conventional canes. It’s a tool to help you stand tall and walk better, with less pain. It’s great for all that. Follow the instructions and their helpful videos and you’ll be happily surprised. If you just want a cane to help get out of chairs and get to the bathroom, or you prefer to walk hunched over, then any old regular cane should do. If you want to walk more like you used to and stay at eye level with others, and are a willing to try a new way, the AaD cane is a great choice.

Verified PurchaseStability, easy to learn, actually took a walk and did NOT stumble!! Wow!5.0 out of 5 stars Truly has assisted me in controlled and stabile mobilityPaulReviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022Having MS compromise my gait and stability, I was needing assistance with regaining normal walking characteristics. While practicing the proper methods to use the third foot cane and engaging in biomechanical lessons of natural body functions such as synchronized movement and alignment, the use of this cane has tremendously helped me function and enjoy activity again. While I had tried a few different styles of canes in the past, none has helped me to the degree that Aligned as Designed Third Foot cane has. So happy to have acquired this. Allows me to continue to move forward and enjoyWilliamsburg, VA5.0 out of 5 stars This cane is a game changer!Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2022CI D P is a disease similar to MS. I had been using a rollater, but found myself feeling stooped over. I'm able to stand tall while walking with these canes. Two canes provide me with improved balance and stability. More information is available on the Aligned as Designed website. I have received exceptional customer support from the supplier and enthusiastically recommend this product.monica5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to useReviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022Verified PurchaseI love this cane, I have MS and it is easy to use going up and down stairs even when I am having a bad day. Just make sure the weak leg and the cane step forward together ❤️

Drop Foot Instruction

Put the cane next to your stronger side. When the foot with drop foot moves forward the cane foot moves forward together with it. Make sure the cane foot and the foot with Drop Foot contact the ground together. If your foot with drop foot does not contact the ground from heel to toe make sure that the cane foot and the foot with drop foot contact the ground the same way. 

Adjusting: Place the cane foot next to the outside of the leg opposite to the foot with drop foot. Adjust the cane high enough so that the foot with drop foot and the cane foot maintain your upright posture and stability when  your foot without drop foot comes off the ground and swings forward during the walking cycle. Your weight should be evenly distributed between the cane foot and your foot with drop foot. When the cane is adjusted high enough and the cane foot will provide a second point of contact that will stabilize the front of the foot with drop foot that keeps the toes from bending and curling under when walking forward and on a ramp and the stairs. 

Read the customer reviews and watch the customer videos from people with drop foot using the cane on Amazon and our website. Keep your arm next to your side and your head upright when walking for the cane foot to provide a second point of contact throughout the walking cycle for the front of the foot with drop foot. There are additional cane videos and foot exercises to help reestablish a heel to toe walking gait on our Instagram page. contact customer support for additional information.

Customer Comment

 Monica April 7,2022I have MS and my drop foot is pretty bad at the moment but I have not had any issues tripping over the 3rd foot cane, it has been a supportive tool for me in my quest for healing-

Does The 3rd foot Cane Improve Your Walking Gait When Walking Indoors And Outdoors 

Customer CommentsDMGRAVES5.0 out of 5 stars Improve your walking—Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023

Verified PurchaseMy doctor said I needed to use a cane for stability, no more falling! I have back & hip issues. I started reading and reading about different types of canes. I always do my research before I make an investment. Within 5 or less minutes I was thrilled with how I felt using this cane. I was standing upright and feeling secure looking ahead and not down and which I couldn’t do with the cane I was using which was about 13 years old. The real test was going to the beach over the weekend. I couldn’t believe how I could walk through the sand. I was so happy I could have cried. I walked around collecting shells and rocks and I would never have been able to do that without my cane. I have talked up my cane with people at work and church and I have helped others. The 5 people I referred all LOVE them.Nothing to hesitate about, you will not be disappointed, worth every penny. Elated walker in CT

Transitioning From a Walker To 2 Canes

Most if not all people transitioning from a walker start with 2 canes for stability and to reestablish a balanced, stable, upright walking gait that maintains the body’s natural alignment before transitioning to one cane.  Maintaining your body’s natural alignment allows you to maintain a long enough step, stride and walking gait to engage and strengthen your core muscles as you walk. Letting you move better, get stronger and walk longer.

 When you use a walker the length of your step and stride becomes too small to maintain your body’s upright posture, balance and stability because of the way your body is forced to be aligned, positioned, and moved to maintain balance. Your head becomes positioned in front of the rest of your body and your line of sight becomes positioned towards the ground in front of your feet.  

The only time you should look directly down towards your feet when walking is when you’re on the stairs, in the dark, on a wet or slippery surface or transitioning from one floor surface height to another. You can glance down towards the ground in front of you without dropping your head down and see almost up to your toes.

The 3rd Foot Cane moves with your body on the outside of your leg like in the customer videos. The cane needs to be adjusted to leg height not wrist height.  If you adjust and use the cane like a traditional cane, or move the cane foot/feet in front of your feet like a traditional cane foot/feet you will not feel stable or get the benefit of the cane. 

The cane’s weight has been systematically calculated at 20 ounces or 1.25 pounds to maintain the body’s upright posture, balance and alignment when walking forward, backing up, turning, standing up, sitting down and on the stairs.

Watch the Instagram video below to learn How To Walk with The 3rd Foot Canes by @alignedasdesignedcane: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtqGWSuR7s7/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ== 

Adjusting The Canes When Transitioning From A walker to 2 Canes

When transitioning from a walker to 2 canes adjust the canes for stability first. Try different cane heights untill you find the height that makes you feel stable when standing and walking.

When the canes are adjusted high enough and positioned on the outside of your legs like in the Customer & How To videos you should feel stable when standing and walking. If not, adjust the canes higher. Move the canes on the outside of your legs like in the videos. For the first week you will probably use the canes higher to help you transition from a walker.

Use the canes with the opposite foot when walking to help maintain your body’s balance and vertical stability.

If you have EDS or Parkinson's you can use the cane or canes with the foot next to the cane or with the opposite foot.

Read the Instructions below and under the FAQ section for EDS and Parkinson's instructions.

Transitioning From 2 Canes to 1 Cane

If you can walk towards a full-length mirror and maintain your midline and feel stable when walking forward, turning, and taking a few steps backward like in the videos you can start to transition to one cane. For the average person transitioning from a walker to a cane after surgery takes 6 weeks until they can walk outside the house for an extended period of time and maintain a balanced, stable upright walking gait without getting tired and needing 2 canes.

If you have been using a walker for a long period of time it will take longer for you to transition from 2 canes to 1 cane.

 When you can walk towards a full-length mirror and maintain your midline with your head upright when walking forward, turning, and taking a few steps backward inside the house without a cane you can start to transition outside the house from 1 cane to no cane.  

Contact Customer Support by email at customerservice@alignedasdesigned.com or call or text 310-800-0110 if you have questions before or after you buy the cane or if you need help adjusting and using the canes.

Post-op Rehab

If you are transitioning from a walker to a cane after surgery or you have trouble maintaining your midline with your head upright, and aligned and centered over your shoulders when you walk you will need 2 canes before transitioning to one cane or you will not feel stable.

Two canes will maintain your balance and upright posture and help you reestablish a balanced, stable upright, heel to toe walking gait that will maintain the midline of your body and engage and strengthen your core muscles responsible for the alignment of your spine, upright posture and stability .

* If you are using one cane and have a stronger and weaker side or are rehabbing after an injury, surgery, or a stroke put the cane foot next to your stronger leg and move the cane with your weaker side or opposite foot when walking like in the How To and Customer videos.

Post-Op Walking Instructions

Move the front of the cane foot on the outside of your leg with your underarm next to your side. Keep the cane foot slightly behind the front of your foot on the outside of your leg when you walking post-op or post-injury to distribute more weight onto the cane foot and off your injured or healing leg or foot when walking.

**After an injury or hip, knee or ankle surgery or if you are transitioning from a walker to 2 canes adjust the cane/canes higher than leg height for the first week to give you more stability and to take more weight off your injured side and redistribute it between the cane foot and your feet. Take smaller steps for the first week to distribute more weight off of your hip, knee or ankle joints and distribute it onto the cane feet.

When you feel more stable and start to redevelop a more balanced step, stride and gait adjust the cane again and start increasing the length of your walking stride to redevelop a heel to toe walking gait.

**If you have to stand for any length of time without moving place the cane next to your weaker leg. You can adjust the cane higher to make it easier to stand if you need to.

*** When bending down or on the stairs use the cane foot with the opposite foot.

*** Loosen the top ring to adjust the cane. Tighten the rings after adjusting the cane. 

Stroke Rehab

Many people who use The 3rd foot Cane after a stroke can only use one cane to start because they are unable to hold a cane on their affected side and they have trouble moving their foot on the side of the stroke. They start with one cane and as their affected side becomes stronger they transition to two canes to help reestablish a balanced heel to toe step, stride and walking gait on both sides of their body that maintains their core balance and engages their muscles. Allowing them to move better, get stronger and walk longer. Once a more balanced step, stride and walking gait is reestablished between the two sides they transition back to one cane and then no cane.

When initially adjusting the cane/canes adjust the cane for stability first, try different cane heights until you find the height that makes you feel the most stable when standing and then walking.  After the first week or two or if you feel like the cane height is too high adjust the cane height down one peg. If you have 2 different length legs watch the video for how to adjust the canes for 2 different length legs. Contact Customer Support if you need help or have any questions.

Will The 3rd Foot Cane Work For Everyone?

*The 3rd Foot Cane will Not Work For people with Dementia. Dementia affects the mind and the body's ability to remember how to coordinate and balance movement between the two sides of the body. People with dementia are at high risk for falls due to decreased physical coordination and disorientation that is associated with dementia.

*The cane is not recommended for people with severe kyphosis. If your head and shoulders are bent forward and positioned in front of the rest of your body when you stand, sit or walk or if you shuffle and slide your feet along the ground the cane will not work for you. 

Central Vertigo: Most if not all physicians recommend using a walker and not a quad cane or any cane if someone has central vertigo which results in severe instability when walking, standing and even sitting.

 People with peripheral vertigo which is positional, should use two 3rd Foot Canes to maximize their balance and increase their stability when walking, turning, sitting and standing up. Read the reviews from people with peripheral vertigo, vestibular, ataxia and other conditions that affect balance. 

See The customer reviews and videos on the Review Page from customer's using the The 3rd Foot Cane for stroke rehab.

Contact Customer Support by email at customerservice@alignedasdesigned.com or call or text 310-800-0110 if you have questions before or after you buy the cane or if you need help adjusting and using the canes.

Using The 3rd foot Cane on the stairs. Watch the video below

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Read The FAQ Section for More Information

Tighten the rings after adjusting the cane to prolong the life of the cane foot.