UK Stairlifts

All about disabled walkers

At UK Stairlifts, we sell a wide range of electric and manual wheelchairs, disabled scooters and other mobility aids. But we also offer a variety of disabled walkers. Here’s a look at what’s available on the disabled walkers market.

Disabled walkers are ideal if your relative’s mobility is impaired but not badly enough that they have to use a wheelchair. A disabled walker is a specialised piece of medical equipment that the elderly can use when looking for support and stability.

A typical disabled walker comprises a frame with four legs. The walker has three sides, enabling your relative to access the walker from behind. Disabled-walker users lift the walker as they move forwards, while stepping into the frame.

As an alternative, two-wheeled disabled walkers are ideal for those not strong enough to lift the walker. With two wheels at the front and glides in the rear, the stability is still there, without needing to raise the disabled walker.

Another possibility is the ‘rollator’. This is a four-wheeled disabled walker that, as its name suggests, rolls along. It features a seat, so that your relative can take a rest. On some models, users will have to operate handles or hand brakes to slow down or stop.

Obviously, disabled walkers are generally aimed at the elderly and disabled. However, they have proved popular with children who struggle to walk or have development issues. For those learning to walk, a posterior walker is useful. Posterior walkers offer stability, and support the child from behind.

When using a disabled walker, it’s vitally important to get the height correct. The walker grips should align with the user’s wrists. Anything else will be uncomfortable or pose problems when transferring weight.

UK Stairlifts are experts on disabled walkers. Call for advice or for a whole range of mobility equipment, such as disabled scooters, wheelchair ramps and other aids. Call us today on 0800 0807997. We are here from 6.30am until 11.30pm in the evening to answer your call.

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