HOW TO USE: Front Wheel Walker Partial Weightbearing - E

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Cindy demonstrates how to use a two/front wheel walker (FWW), which may be helpful to people who are experiencing generalized weakness, difficulty with balance, a lower extremity injury or surgery.   

Two different walking patterns can be used with this walker depending on your circumstance: 

Step To Walking Pattern (demonstrated here)- used with weak/injured or surgical leg with weightbearing restriction 

  • Push the walker arms length out in front of you
  • Step forward with injured leg midway into the walker
  • Put weight through your arms as you move your good leg forward "TO" your injured leg   

Step Through Walking Pattern - used when weightbearing as tolerated (as you progress) for generalized weakness or balance issues for support while walking.  More normal walking pattern. (see video- HOW TO USE: Front Wheel Walker Weightbearing as Tolerated)

  • Push the walker arms length out in front of you
  • Step forward with injured leg midway into the walker
  • Put weight through your arms as you move your good leg forward "through" or past your injured leg 
  • Stay clsoe the walker
  • Take normal steps as you push the walker forward
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