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@artist01
Hi Laurie,
I have one of those walkers, it was my Mom's.
I don't use it. I rarely ever use a walker but when I do I use the aluminum frame type without wheels. Good advice about the breaks though. I walk okay most of the time, crooked but okay.
I do frequently fall but it's because of balance problems caused from seizure meds and comas.
When I fell I wasn't able to walk but I thought I would give it another try. Got up but just fell over.
Jake
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Hi Jake. Thanks for your reply. And my goodness, please be careful. I'm so scared of breaking a hip, or worse. Thinking of you. Warm wishes, Laurie
Hi @jakedduck1 I found walkers without wheels are more difficult to maneuver. They are meant for people with little mobility. Originally I used a walker with 2 front wheels and 2 sliders in the rear. I had more instances of tipping but luckily no falls. It was scary. Once I switched to the 4 wheel walker with the seat I had no near falls. It was a big help. From there I later learned to walk with a quad cane. Toni
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Sorry to hear that Jake. Have you tried double walking sticks , with forearm clasps. The allow you to stars upright and walk as slow as you like with improved balance. Good luck and best wishes from Australia