Folding Walkers
INTRODUCTION
Folding Walker equipment is built with aluminum supports. Its main trait is that when walking with it, it has to be lifted, moved forward, then place back down in order for it to function properly. It does not move as easily as a rollator, but many models have wheels that make moving with it a lot easier. Compared with a rollator it gives better support & cost less, but can not be moved as efficiently.
Types of Walker
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Adult walker
Adult walker usually come two types, wheel or no wheeled. The wheel variety has small ‘caster’ wheels located at the bottom of it, which helps make the walker slide when it is being moved by the user, thus making an easier ride.
Bariatric Walker
Bariatric Products are made for individuals whose weight is larger than the average population. Walkers can generally hold an weight capacity of 250-350 lbs. If you or a loved one weighs more than the standard walkers weight capacity than a bariatric walker would be an option. It dimensions will be a little bigger and it also can has an higher weight capacity, sometimes up to 600 lbs.
Specialty Walker
There are specially walkers that exist to. For individuals that have an hard time walking with an regular walker there are posterior safety rollers & anterior safety rollers. These rollers are specially designed to aid people in walking that have diseases or ailments which affect there posterior when they walk. These walkers help keep that individual balance and walking in straight lines.