Re: Forearm Crutches / walker

January 2, 2000

<< Do you CMTers as advanced as me use a walker or what? >>

Donna, if your hands can handle it I imagine a walker would be a logical aid.

I think they are easier in some ways than any sort of crutches are, and

having 4 points of contact provides more stability and balance. You have the

option of 2 or 4 wheels. Most people prefer 2, but some like having 4. It's

easy to change them. Some people put the front legs in tennis balls to help

them slide along more easily.

My mom went from using a cane for a year, to using a walker. The walker was

her closest companion for the next 8 years.

I'm very sorry to hear about your fall, and I too hope you heal quickly.

Good luck.

January 20, 2000

Kathleen:

Thanks for caring. I'm doing better each day. DB

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>From: KathleenLS@...

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><< Do you CMTers as advanced as me use a walker or what? >>

>

>Donna, if your hands can handle it I imagine a walker would be a logical aid.

>I think they are easier in some ways than any sort of crutches are, and

>having 4 points of contact provides more stability and balance. You have the

>option of 2 or 4 wheels. Most people prefer 2, but some like having 4. It's

>easy to change them. Some people put the front legs in tennis balls to help

>them slide along more easily.

>My mom went from using a cane for a year, to using a walker. The walker was

>her closest companion for the next 8 years.

>I'm very sorry to hear about your fall, and I too hope you heal quickly.

>Good luck.

>

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