Walking with Ease: A Guide to Walkers and Walking Sticks
Description
Mobility aids like walkers and walking sticks are tools that are used by seniors to maintain their balance and stability while they carry out their daily activities. Thus, they grant freedom of movement to seniors, act like a best friend in their hard times, and enable them to live a life of independence!
Who Needs a Walker? A walker can be used as an active support system by anyone who is suffering from the following:
- Difficulty in bearing the weight of the body due to old age
- Difficulty in maintaining body balance due to conditions like Vertigo
- Shortness of breath due to respiratory or heart diseases
- Rehabilitation following a stroke or hospitalization
- Acute medical conditions like Osteoporosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, or hemiplegia
- Injuries to the leg or thigh
- Postural problems
- Weak upper body strength
- Arthritic pain
- Fear of falling
Walkers for Seniors It is imperative that special attention and care is extended while choosing a walker for a senior. Here are the attributes of an ideal walker or a walking stick for seniors:
- Great handle grip that is sweat resistant
- Durable walker body that can handle the body weight of seniors
- Adjustable height for the legs of the walker/walking stick.
- Tripod at the base of walking sticks to handle excess weight
- Any other attribute that makes it unique to a particular condition
Types of Walkers Depending on the usage and the type of medical condition involved, there is a plethora of types of walkers that can be bought. Check them out:
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Illustrations of different types of walkers, walker selection criteria are given.
Source: Joy of Age website
