Re: A question about walker accessories

[Guest guest]

> I am in the process of changing the rubber tips on my walker at the moment

> too, which so happen to wear out too frequently. May I suggest using

tennis

> balls, which seem to work even better than the rubber tips, which have a

> better grip and they seem to last longer too. Just cut a criss-cross

> opening in each tennis-ball, using a box cutter.

>

> I hope this idea helps,

>

> Ann

>

>

> A question about walker accessories

>

>

> > Hello there all,

> >

> > Am asking if anyone might have any ideas or info on where I can purchase

> > walker accessories online, specifically the little rubber tips that

cover

> > the rear legs.. crutch tips in other words. I've browsed a few sites

> today

> > and all are big time corporate sites that do not really cater to the

> general

> > populace. I can get them at my local medical supply store but they are

> hard

> > to get to and their hours are VERY limited. Am also looking for a

better

> > deal pricing wise if I can buy them in bulk somehow.. if anyone who has

a

> > walker or cane or crutches out there, and who knows how often the rubber

> > tips wear thru with constant use ......well, let me know if you are

aware

> of

> > a good place to order from........... thanks greatly in advance and

> everyone

> > take care.

> >

> > **waves**

> >

> > -le

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I had the very same problem and it was in the winter. I called this medical

supply company and told them of my problem. The suggested walker skis.

They were shaped like skis and worked better than anything I had used and I

don't think they ever would wear out.

This is the name and address of the place:

Becklund Health Care Supplies

(612) 339-6773

2601 E lin Avenue,

Minneapolis, MN

http://www.Becklund brought me to the Webb site.

I was worried about them on ice and they worked fine. I didn't slide at

all. I think if you contacted this place or ask at other medical supplies

places you might find them. I don't remember the price.

Kathy D'Avia

A question about walker accessories

: Hello there all,

:

: Am asking if anyone might have any ideas or info on where I can purchase

: walker accessories online, specifically the little rubber tips that cover

: the rear legs.. crutch tips in other words. I've browsed a few sites

today

: and all are big time corporate sites that do not really cater to the

general

: populace. I can get them at my local medical supply store but they are

hard

: to get to and their hours are VERY limited. Am also looking for a better

: deal pricing wise if I can buy them in bulk somehow.. if anyone who has a

: walker or cane or crutches out there, and who knows how often the rubber

: tips wear thru with constant use ......well, let me know if you are aware

of

: a good place to order from........... thanks greatly in advance and

everyone

: take care.

:

: **waves**

:

: -le

:

:

: