Try: When trying out walkers keep in mind style in general walkers with wheels are easier to manage than walkers you lift unless you have thick carpet or walk on rough ground however wheeled walkers may be difficult to stop if they don’t have brakes wheeled walkers are especially important if you have balance problems or a problem with falls walkers also enable you to place more weight on your arms rather than your legs which can be helpful if you have weakness or joint pain if you’ll be doing any traveling consider a walker that folds length as with a cane adjust walkers to the correct height generally when your arms are relaxed at your sides the top of the walker should align with the crease in your wrist increasing the height can improve safety but may make the walker more difficult to use your doctor or physical therapist can help you determine what height is right for you use to walk move the walker about one step ahead of you and then step into it leading with your weak or injured leg don’t attempt to climb stairs or use an escalator with a walker information references "canes crutches and walkers choosing the right product" by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com
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