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Is it better to have a wheeled or wheelless walker?

Both wheeled and wheelless walkers have their own advantages and disadvantages. When choosing a wheeled or wheelless walker, you need to consider many factors.

Convenience

• Walking frame with wheels: easy to move, no need to lift the entire frame, especially suitable for users with weak physical strength or poor endurance, can reduce physical exertion, users can move faster, and facilitate independent completion of some daily activities.

• Wheelless walker: It is relatively laborious to lift and move the walker when using it. It may be more laborious for the elderly or injured with weak physical strength, and the moving speed is slow. Frequent movement within a short distance will also increase fatigue.

Stability

• Walking frame with wheels: The stability is relatively poor, especially on uphill, downhill or uneven ground, it may lose control, increase the risk of falling, and requires users to have good balance and hand control to operate the wheels.

• Wheelless walker: The four rubber feet provide extremely high stability and can better prevent slipping. On uneven ground or when you need to stop and stand, it can provide users with more reliable support, reducing the risk of slipping and falling.

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Applicable environment

• Walking frame with wheels: More suitable for long-distance walking outdoors, and can better cope with uneven roads, such as grass, gravel roads, etc. Some walking frames with full-wheel design usually have a brake system, which can increase safety to a certain extent. Some are also equipped with seats and storage baskets for resting and carrying items while walking.

• Wheelless walker: Suitable for use in flat and narrow spaces indoors, such as corridors and rooms at home. Due to its small size, it is easier to operate and store in places with limited space.

Coordination requirements

• Walking frame with wheels: When using it, you need good hand-eye coordination to control the direction and speed. For users with insufficient upper limb strength, poor balance or poor coordination, it may take some time to adapt and master it.

• Wheelless walker: It does not require complicated operating skills, is easy to use, and requires relatively low coordination ability of the user. As long as the upper limb strength is sufficient and the walker can be lifted, it can be used.

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Portability and storage

• Both wheeled walkers and wheelless walkers are small in size and light in weight, easy to carry and store. When not in use, they can be easily stored in a corner or cabinet, suitable for users who need to move and store frequently.