7.1 Quick Tips for Front/Two Wheeled Walkers

Quick Tips for Front/Two Wheeled Walkers

  1. Will have two wheels on the front, thus will roll forward rather than be picked up with each step.
  2. Will need something on back legs for gliding if not supplied with the walker

         Ski Glides  Vive Walker Ski Glides  https://amzn.to/31jhWMF

         Tennis Balls  Top Glides Precut Walker Tennis Ball Glides  https://amzn.to/2T2IWvf

      3. Can put front wheel on inside of walker by sliding each leg off walker leg posts and attaching to the post on the opposite side.

      4. Height adjustment should hit the user at the height of their wrist while standing up nice and tall with the arm relaxed at their side.

      5. Can convert a standard walker with 4 standard legs into a front wheeled walker as needed and appropriate.

          Vive Walker Wheels and Ski Glides  https://amzn.to/3dz44Tc

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