# Reconfigurable Walking Canes The Stick 1/2 Can Be Kept Retracted or Withdrawn to Make a Crutch By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stick-12 References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/stick-12-by-snezana-jeremic/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gartinat) The elderly population that suffers from some physical discomfort and disability may find that they'll gradually accumulate a collection of [assistive accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solopatch). The Stick 1/2 is a clever alternative to many of the available types of [mobility equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility), both for practical and economical reasons. Snežana Jeremić's design -- when kept compact -- takes the form of a short cane. This is helpful as a [walking stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cane-2), held by one hand at waist height for support. However, should arthritis, injury or otherwise result in more crippling stiffness or pain one particular day, the Stick 1/2 can be extended thanks to its telescopic tube. The upper half of the handle can be pulled upwards to form a single crutch that tucks comfortably in the armpit. One's fingers can wrap around the handgrip of the 2-in-1 prop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reconfigurable Canes:** The trend of creating canes that can be transformed into crutches presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobility assistance industry. - **Telescopic Handle:** The trend of incorporating telescopic handles in walking aids opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the design and functionality of assistive accessories. - **Dual-functionality Equipment:** The trend of developing assistive accessories that can serve multiple purposes, such as a cane and a crutch, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the mobility market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobility Assistance:** The mobility assistance industry can explore innovative designs to create reconfigurable canes and crutches that improve accessibility and convenience for users. - **Design and Manufacturing:** The design and manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of telescopic handles to develop new and innovative walking aids with enhanced functionality and portability. - **Healthcare and Wellness:** The healthcare and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of dual-functionality equipment to provide more versatile and adaptable mobility solutions for individuals with physical discomfort and disability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-cane.md) - [Connected Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-cane.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md) - [Bird-Inspired Mobility Crutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbo-crutch.md) - [Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstride.md) - [Connected Sensor-Packed Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-smart-cane.md) - [Smart Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go-smart-came.md)