#eds things

The more common handles are called derby handles and look like this

There are a few ways to grip it and they all messed with my wrist/finger joints in different ways

Putting any pressure on the cane just went directly to my wrist--and I already draw and type a lot. I actually dislocated my knuckles a few times while holding it, and now I consistently dislocate a few joints that I didn't used to 🙃

And the new one has a handle like this

Which allows me to hold it like this

It's much more comfortable and easy to walk with.

The other problem I've had is the height. Every listing will give "suitable heights," but for hypermobile people, height isn't the most accurate measure. Hypermobile people often have Marfanoid features, which includes longer arms that average. The grip of your cane should be at the crease of your wrist with your arm relaxed.

The first cane, although made for 5'4 and taller, was still about 2" too tall for me (and I'm 5'6!). Might not seem like much, but it made me bend my wrist more than I should. The second cane I got had to sacrifice folding for more height options. The shortest adjustment is 29" and I have it a little taller than that.