LITTLE ROCK — Many urban hikers add an old-fashioned piece of gear to their hitting-the-road getup of athletic shoes, gloves, high-tech sunglasses and jackets with easy-access pockets to hold phones ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Walking poles can help with balance and reduce strain on your joints.Adjusting trekking poles so your elbow is bent helps you to use them ...

Canes are an ancient form of medical technology — dating back to the prehistoric use of walking sticks by injured humans. These days, cane technology has advanced. But they’re still humanity’s go-to ...

Milan-based designer Keiji Takeuchi explores how reimagining the humble walking stick can restore grace, independence and ...

Joe Daley is a big fan of exploring the banks of the Scioto River in Dublin where he lives. And he knows the value of a good walking stick when creeking, both for balance and for poking at foreign ...