Most canes are fine for standing. But what about when you're getting up from a chair, getting out of a car and climbing up stairs? Traditional canes just weren't designed for it. How is this Cane Different from other Canes? Is the cane with the Rubber Grip design and pivoting base. So you are able to always maintain an optimal, 3-point-contact, stable support at almost any angle.Three Points of Contact Traditional canes provide only one point of contact. This small, single point of contact actually concentrates your weight and force, making it denser and much more difficult to balance.This can make your supportive arm wobbly, leading you to shake the upper cane back and forth which, in turn, can lead to life threatening falls.The Pivoting cane has very strong, supportive 'feet' that create maximum balance and support. These feet are specifically designed to work on virtually any terrain and have textured grooves that provide non-skid traction for all-terrain activities. Pivoting Base Balance at any Angle Traditional canes are typically a single line with a single, very straight, point-of-contact. So as you bend down, rise up, or lean sideways, the only way to maintain contact with your cane is to pivot it on an angle. However, with a traditional cane, putting the flat end at an angle, means even less contact between you and the ground which can ultimately spell disaster. With the pivoting base, you are able to maintain a point of contact with the cane at all times. Most importantly, the cane is able to maintain constant full capacity contact with the ground, providing you full time support at almost any angle you can finally sit down, get up and even lean, and never have to worry about your cane sliding out in front, back or to the side of you ever again