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Walking Aids & Rollators Advice

Explore practical guidance on choosing and using walking sticks, crutches, walking frames and rollators. Learn about different support types, correct adjustment, fitting, indoor and outdoor use, and when professional assessment may be helpful.
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Choosing a Walking Aid

What Type of Walking Aid Might You Need?

What Type of Walking Aid Might You Need?

Walking Sticks & Canes

How Should a Walking Stick Be Adjusted?

How Should a Walking Stick Be Adjusted?

 Which Side Should You Use a Walking Stick On?

Which Side Should You Use a Walking Stick On?

 Tripod vs Quad Cane: What’s the Difference?

Tripod vs Quad Cane: What’s the Difference?

 When Is a Walking Stick With a Seat Useful?

When Is a Walking Stick With a Seat Useful?

Crutches

How Should Crutches Be Adjusted and Used?

How Should Crutches Be Adjusted and Used?

 Single-Adjustable vs Double-Adjustable Crutches: What’s the Difference?

Single-Adjustable vs Double-Adjustable Crutches: What’s the Difference?

Walking Frames & Rollators

Walking Frame vs Rollator: What’s the Difference?

Walking Frame vs Rollator: What’s the Difference?

 Three-Wheel vs Four-Wheel Rollator: What’s the Difference?

Three-Wheel vs Four-Wheel Rollator: What’s the Difference?

 How Should a Rollator Be Adjusted and Used?

How Should a Rollator Be Adjusted and Used?

 Indoor vs Outdoor Rollator: What’s the Difference?

Indoor vs Outdoor Rollator: What’s the Difference?

Safety & Assessment

When Should a Walking Aid Be Professionally Assessed?

When Should a Walking Aid Be Professionally Assessed?

Choosing a Wheelchair

What Type of Wheelchair or Travel Chair Might You Need?

What Type of Wheelchair or Travel Chair Might You Need?

Wheelchair Types

Transit vs Self-Propelled Wheelchair: What’s the Difference?

Transit vs Self-Propelled Wheelchair: What’s the Difference?

Fitting & Positioning

How Should a Wheelchair Fit? Seat Width, Positioning and Footrests Explained

How Should a Wheelchair Fit? Seat Width, Positioning and Footrests Explained

Safe Use & Transport

How Do You Use, Fold and Transport a Wheelchair Safely?

How Do You Use, Fold and Transport a Wheelchair Safely?