What is a side walker used for?

The Side Walker, commonly known as Hemi Walker is designed for individuals with the use of only one hand or arm. It is also ideal for individuals who do not require a walker but need a wider base for support. This product is lighter than a walker and more stable than a cane ensuring user safety.

What are the different types of walkers?

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  • Standard walker. This walker has four nonskid, rubber-tipped legs to provide stability.
  • Two-wheel walker. This walker, which has wheels on the two front legs, is helpful if you need some, but not constant, weight-bearing help.
  • Three-wheel walker.
  • Four-wheel walker.
  • Knee walker.

What is a Hemicane?

Hemi walkers are one-arm walkers that go by many names. A hemi walker is often referred to as a side-stepper, a one-arm walker, a hemi cane, or even a side walker. They are extremely lightweight devices intended as a walking aid for elderly or partially handicapped individuals.

What is a one sided walker?

The Side Style Hemi One Arm Walker is designed for individuals with the use of only one hand or arm. Ideal for users who do not require a walker but need a wider base for support. Lighter than a walker and more stable than a cane.

Who can use a platform walker?

Platform walkers are walkers with platform arm supports designed for use by individuals who have mobility, walking, balance, or neurological disabilities. Platform walkers are height adjustable and have a padded platform with torso cut-out and adjustable lateral handgrips.

What’s the difference between a rollator and a walker?

What Is the Difference Between a Rolling Walker and a Rollator? Although many people confuse the two, traditional walkers and rollators are two different types of mobility aids. Traditional walkers typically have four legs and no wheels, while rollators have anywhere between two and four wheels.

What’s a hemi walker?

A Hemi walker allows the user to lean on just one side for support. It is designed for people with little or no dexterity in one arm or hand. Since it looks like half of a walker, it makes sense that it is about half the weight of a folding walker.

What is a half walker?

What Is Bariatric walker?

A bariatric walker is a wide, waist-high, extra-sturdy lightweight metal frame with four height adjustable legs which may have no wheels, two wheels, or four wheels that can accommodate larger individuals who many need additional support to maintain stability or balance while walking.