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Walkers.
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
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A walker may help you if you have leg problems or balance problems, or if you are generally weak. A walker can support up to 50% of your body weight. There are different kinds of walkers. Ask your doctor or physical therapist about the best walker for you. Standard walker
* This walker has 4 legs.
* The legs can be adjusted to be as high or as low as you need them to be. The hand rests should be as high as your hip.
* Move the walker by picking it up and placing the legs flat to the ground one step in front of you in the direction you want to go.
* To use it safely, you need to have enough strength in your upper arms, have pretty good ...