Standard walker
Draft — clinical review requiredA frame without wheels that is lifted and placed forward, providing a wide base of support.
- Involved limb
- Right
- Device
- Standard walker
- Device side(s)
- Both hands
- Weight-bearing
- Partial weight-bearing on the right — amount as prescribed
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Highlighted items moved in this step. Coloured foot = involved limb. Guard on the involved side and supervise until safe. Weight-bearing must follow the actual prescription.
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Purpose and broad suitability
- Substantial balance impairment or weight-bearing restriction.
Fitting principles
- Handles at wrist-crease height; elbows slightly flexed.
Required balance, coordination and upper-limb capacity
- Ability to lift the walker; bilateral upper-limb use.
Walking sequence
- Walker forward, involved leg, uninvolved leg (step-to or step-through as able).
Turning
- Turn by stepping and moving the walker in small increments; do not pivot on one leg.
Sitting down and standing up
- Push up from the chair, not by pulling on the walker; reach back for the chair before sitting.
Common errors and safety
- Walker too far ahead.
- Stepping into the front bar.
- Pulling on the walker to stand.
- Guard on the involved side (or as appropriate) and provide supervision until safe.
Device-specific limitations
- Slow; interrupts walking rhythm.
- Never use a walker on stairs.
Apply it
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Sources and review status
Draft — clinical review required
Starting points for verification. Validated protocols are linked where available; clinical content has not yet been reviewed.
Learning objectives
- Explain the purpose and broad suitability of a standard walker.
- Describe fitting principles and the walking sequence.
- Identify common errors and safety considerations.