How to Convert a Walker to a Wheeled Walker

A walker can help a person move around and be independent but sometimes moving the walker can be difficult when having to repetitively lift the walker. By adding wheels to a walker a person can move the walker with out having to lift it with every step. Wheels will also allow the person to navigate different terrains, such as grass, easily and safely.

Things You'll Need

• Walker
• Two pairs of walker wheels

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Instructions

• 1

  Obtain two pair of walker wheels from a medical supply store or pharmacy.

• 2

  Turn over walker and remove leg extensions from the walker. This is performed by pushing in the locking button on the leg and pulling the extensions off.

• 3

  Place the walker wheels on the walker by sliding them onto the legs and letting the locking pin snap into place to hold them on.

• 4

  Turn walker right side up and adjust the height of the legs to the proper height for the person. The proper height would be having the person put his/her arms down to his/her side and the handle of the walker should be wrist high.