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Types And Functions Of Desktop Walking Aid

The medical term for a tool that assists the body to support its weight, maintain balance and walk is a walker. Most of the people who use walking aids are hemiplegic, paraplegic, post amputation or elderly people with weakened lower limb muscles who cannot support their weight. Among them, desktop walkers are mainly suitable for the elderly or patients who are in the period of rehabilitation training, forced to stand, practicing walking, assisting the walking, for the lower limb disability or mobility impaired people to use.

Types:1. fixed desktop walker: fixed desktop walker is usually used for patients who need to use it for a long period of time, with high stability and support ability.

2. Collapsible Tabletop Walker: Collapsible tabletop walkers are used for patients who need to carry and store frequently, with portability and flexibility.

Functions:1. Walking function: Tabletop walker is designed with a stable support structure, which can provide stable support to help users maintain balance and stable gait. Users can rely on the walker to walk, reducing the burden on the body and improving the safety and stability of walking.

2. Adjustment function: Tabletop walkers usually have adjustable heights, which can be adjusted according to the user's height and needs to ensure the user's comfort and adaptability. Users can adjust the height of the walker according to their needs to get the best support.

3. Folding and Portability: Some desktop walkers have a folding feature that allows them to be easily folded and carried. This allows the user to fold the walker when needed, making it easy to carry and store, and suitable for travelling and touring.

4. Wheeled design: Some tabletop walkers are equipped with wheels that allow the user to move and steer more easily. Wheels are designed to reduce friction when walking and increase flexibility and convenience.

5. Comfort: Tabletop walkers are often made of comfortable materials and ergonomically designed to provide the best experience. The handles and seats of walkers usually have soft materials and proper shapes to minimise user discomfort.