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2. The best walker for seniors of 2024 according to therapists ...

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   Three-wheeled walker: As the name suggests, this type has two back wheels and one front wheel, somewhat like a tricycle. It's typically narrower to make it easier to move around in tight spaces ...

3. Walker (mobility) - Wikipedia

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   Traditionally, a walker is picked up and placed a short distance ahead of the user. The user then walks to it and repeats the process. With the use of wheels and glides, the user may push the walker ahead as opposed to picking it up. This makes for easier use of the walker, as it does not require the user to use their arms to lift the walker.

4. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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   A walker (also known as a Zimmer frame) is the most stable walking aid and consists of a freestanding metal framework with three or more points of contact which the user places in front of them and then grips during movement. The points of contact may be either fixed rubber ferrules as with crutches and canes, or wheels, or a combination of both.

5. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   Modern walkers are height-adjustable. The front two legs of the walker may or may not have wheels attached depending on the strength and abilities of the person using it. It is also common to see caster wheels or glides on the back legs of a walker with wheels on the front. [18]

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7. Crutch - Wikipedia

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   It is used by inserting the arm into the cuff and holding the grip. The hinged cuff, most frequently made of plastic or metal, can be a half-circle or a full circle with a V-type opening in the front allowing the forearm to slip out in case of a fall. Forearm crutches are the dominant type used in Europe, whether for short or long term use.