How do you measure someone for a walker?

How do you measure someone for a walker?

Check your wrist height. Stand inside the walker and relax your arms at your sides. The top of the walker grip should line up with the crease on the inside of your wrist.

What is correct height for a walker?

Stand with your shoulders relaxed and your arms hanging loosely at your sides. The walker height should be at the crease of your wrist when your arm is extended (Figure 1).

What are 4 types of walkers?

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.

Are there different heights for walkers?

How Tall Is The User? Four-wheel walkers come in 3 standards heights, measured by the walker’s seat: 18″, 20″, and 23″ high. Seats on walkers are not height adjustable, so it is very important to choose a walker that has the correct seat height for the user’s leg length.