How to Use a Walker With Wheels

A wheeled walker, also called a rolling walker, is used by elderly or disabled people to provide support when walking. A wheeled walker is easier for some people to use as opposed to a traditional walker with rubberized stops on the legs since a wheeled walker is able to roll over flat surfaces, while a traditional walker needs to be lifted with each step. Wheeled walkers are available with two, three or four wheels. Two-wheeled walkers generally have sliders or rubberized stops on the back legs.

Instructions

• 1

  Place both feet between the legs of the wheeled walker.

• 2

  Grasp the hand grips on either side of the top of the walker.

• 3

  Push the walker forward to a comfortable length. Your toes should be even with the back legs of the walker.

• 4

  Step forward toward the inside of the wheeled walker frame with your weaker leg.

• 5

  Step forward with your stronger leg while supporting yourself with the hand grips. Both feet should be side-by-side between the legs of the wheeled walker.