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Both walkers and crutches are lower limb assistive tools suitable for people with walking difficulties. They differ mainly in appearance, stability, and usage methods. In comparison, walkers are more stable and can reduce the weight on the patient's legs. The disadvantage is that they are slow and inconvenient to go up and down stairs. Crutches are flexible and fast, but their disadvantage is poor stability. How to choose depends mainly on the actual situation of the patient. Let's take a look at which one is better, a walker or a cane.

If the elderly do not use walking aid with wheels correctly or do not pay attention to obstacles in front of them when walking, they may fall. For example, when using walking aid with wheels, if the brakes are not used in time, the walker may suddenly slide, causing the user to lose balance.

A rollator is a mobility assistance device with wheels (generally with four wheels), which is mainly used to support the body, help maintain balance and assist walking. A walking frame is usually a metal frame without wheels. Users need to lift the walking frame, move a small step, and then walk forward.

The following people are not suitable for using 4 wheel walking frame: ● People with weak fingers due to arthritis or rheumatoid lesions; ● People who have lost fine hand movement control due to neuropathy (such as carpal tunnel syndrome); ● People with unilateral limb weakness in the early stage of stroke rehabilitation; ● People with long-term hemiplegia and complete disability of one hand.

The most suitable types of walking frames for the elderly are: 1. Four-legged walking frame (standard walking frame) 2. Wheeled walking frame (wheeled walking frame) 3. Walking stick 4. Rollator The elderly can choose the most suitable walking frame according to their mobility, needs and living environment.

2 wheel walking frame is more suitable for people who need high stability and can control their rhythm independently; 4 wheel walking frame is more suitable for people who need to walk long distances, rest frequently and have insufficient upper limb strength.

Pros of a senior walking frame with large wheels: 1. Stronger ground adaptability 2. Improve passability and reduce resistance 3. Enhance shock absorption effect 4. Slightly improved stability Cons of large-wheel senior walking frame: 1. Increased overall weight 2. Inconvenient to carry and store 3. Limited indoor space 4. Rising costs 5. Reduced maneuverability

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