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  2. Walker (mobility) - Wikipedia

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    A woman supporting her weight using a walking frame without wheels. The person walks with the frame surrounding their front and sides and their hands provide additional support by holding on to the top of the sides of the frame. Traditionally, a walker is picked up and placed a short distance ahead of the user.

  3. Assistive cane - Wikipedia

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    A cane can help redistribute weight from a lower leg that is weak or painful, improve stability by increasing the base of support, and provide tactile information about the ground to improve balance. In the US, ten percent of adults older than 65 years use a cane, and 4.6 percent use walkers. [1]

  4. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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    A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.

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    There are a lot of aspects of aging that, unfortunately, do feel a lot like aging in reverse, like needing help getting dressed, struggling to open jars and cans, and being a little more unstable ...

  6. 15 best women's walking shoes on Amazon - AOL

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    STQ Slip On Mesh Walking Shoes $ at Amazon. Best mid-range walking shoes for women Brooks Ghost 14 Neutral Running Shoe. 4.7-star average rating from 20,853 Amazon reviews

  7. Walking can help people with lower back pain. Here's how - AOL

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    Experts say even short walks can help. Researchers say people who walk on a regular basis have fewer episodes of lower back pain and more time in between incidents. Experts say even short walks ...

  8. Walking stick - Wikipedia

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    A walking stick. A walking stick (also known as a walking cane, cane, walking staff, or staff) is a device used primarily to aid walking, provide postural stability or support, or assist in maintaining a good posture. Some designs also serve as a fashion accessory, or are used for self-defense.

  9. What is micro-walking? Woman loses 66 lbs by adding this ...

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    Micro-walking refers to short walks sprinkled throughout the day. There's no specific definition of "micro-walking," but some research has shown it's possible to get a health boost from walking as ...