Walker-Level One-Handed Support — Built for Higher Weight Capacities The Bariatric Hemi Cane delivers the same wide-base, one-handed stability as a standard hemi cane — reinforced for users who exceed the weight limits of standard mobility equipment. When you need the broadest possible base of one-handed support and a standard hemi walker isn’t rated for your body weight, this is the right tool. If you need balance support but both hands are available, see our Bariatric Single Point Cane or Bariatric Quad Cane for other heavy-duty options. Who This Bariatric Hemi Cane Is For Larger-framed adults who exceed the weight capacity of a standard hemi walker Stroke survivors with hemiplegia or hemiparesis who need one-handed, walker-level support at higher body weights People with orthopedic injuries affecting one arm who need maximum one-sided stability Anyone who needs to lean heavily on a mobility aid with one hand and requires a reinforced frame to do so safely Why a Hemi Cane Over a Quad Cane? A hemi cane’s wide rectangular frame provides a significantly larger footprint than a quad cane’s four-pronged base, supporting a heavier lean through one hand far more sturdily. It also stands upright on its own — no propping against furniture, no bending to retrieve a fallen device. For users at higher body weights who need maximum one-handed stability, the bariatric hemi cane is the strongest single-device option before moving to a two-handed walker. How to Set the Correct Height Stand upright in your normal shoes with your arms relaxed at your sides. Adjust the hemi cane so the handle aligns with your wrist crease — your elbow should bend approximately 15–20° when gripping it. Use the device on your unaffected (stronger) side, opposite to your weaker or injured side. Key Features Frame: Heavy-duty reinforced aluminum for higher weight capacities Height: Adjustable to fit a range of user heights Base: Wide rectangular footprint for maximum one-handed lateral stability Self-standing: Stays upright independently Not sure which mobility aid is right for you? Read our OT-written guide: 10 Types of Canes: Your Walking Aid Guide.
