How to choose the correct walker

A common complaint that we hear very often is what kind of walker should I buy. there are lots to choose from and it can be overwhelming. We are going to review the options to help you pick the best walker to suit your particular needs.

Firstly, there is the standard walker. These walkers basically have four legs with non-skid rubber tips on the ends. They ensure the best weight security. However, it’s a little bit more of a challenge to walk with as you have to pick them up and move them along as you’re moving forward.

The Second one is a two-wheeled walker. It has four legs but the two front legs have wheels on them. This provides some weight assistance but also some balance assistance and it’s easier to move along with.

The third one is a three-wheeled walker. it’s very compact, having only three legs, it folds together, it’s very light so if you’re still quite independent and you’re moving to your car and your condo, into your doctor’s office all by yourself, this is so mobile, agile, and light that it’s easily manageable to move in and out of your car.

The last one is the four-wheeled walker where the four legs all have wheels on them and this provides balanced support and it’s much more mobile.

in addition to those four basic models, there are other options that you have to consider to make it best for the needs that you have. Is it the right grip? If you’re arthritic, you want to have a wider grip to hang on to.

If you’ve got the four wheels it’s a good idea to have brakes so that you can manage yourself going downhill or if you’re wanting to stop somewhere

Is it the right size? You’ll want to make sure that when you’re using it that you reduce the stress on your back and your shoulders so there’s about a fifteen-degree flex in your elbow and that the arms are the right height for the walker.

There are other accessories to help you as well, some have seats so that you may take a rest when you’re walking, there’s a basket to put some groceries if you’re going to do some shopping, a cup holder for hydration, and even foot trays that you may be able to use if you’re resting.