How to Compare Rolling Walkers

Rolling walkers provide balance for people who have trouble walking or are recovering from injuries or surgery. Several different styles are available that provide different levels of mobility.

Purpose

• The principle behind all types of walkers is to provide balance for the person using them. The best way to compare the different types is to determine your needs in a walker, what options if any you prefer and, if possible, to try them out before purchasing from a retailer.

Upgrades

• Some walkers have front wheels making it easy to push forward more smoothly. Other walkers have four wheels for the smoothest walking style and have brake handles similar to those used on bicycles.

Options

• Some walkers come with folding seats so the user can wait in line or rest while walking. Options for all walkers include baskets and drink holders so users can move things from place to place.

Considerations

• The most stable walkers are the two-wheeled walkers. The four-wheeled walkers are good for people who have adequate arm and hand strength to stop the walker quickly, especially when going downhill.