Four Wheeled Walker Research Paper

Introduction
This sheet gives you information about how to use your four-wheeled walker. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. A four-wheeled walker has wheels on the ends of the front and back legs.
Do not use your four-wheeled walker on stairs or an escalator unless you have been trained by a physical therapist or unless your health care provider approves. Follow any instructions from your health care provider about putting weight on your legs or arms (weight bearing).
How to stand up with a four-wheeled walker
Roll the walker in front of your legs.
Place the brakes in the locked position.
Slide forward in your chair.
Position your legs so that your weaker leg is ahead of you and your stronger leg is bent and near …show more content…
Steady yourself.
Carefully move your hands to the handgrips of the walker.
How to sit down with a four-wheeled walker
To sit down in a seat that has armrests:
Back up slowly toward your seat, using your walker, until you feel the backs of your legs touch the chair.
Place the brakes in the locked position.
With one hand at a time, carefully reach behind you and put each hand on an armrest.
Slowly lower yourself into the seat.
To sit down in a seat without armrests:
Back up slowly toward the side of the seat, using your walker, until you feel the backs of your legs touch the chair.
Place the brakes in the locked position.
Use one hand to hold on to the back of the chair, and use the other hand to hold on to the front of the seat.
Slowly lower yourself into the seat.
How to walk with a four-wheeled walker
Slide your four-wheeled walker one step-length in front of you. Keep your toes ahead of the back legs of the walker.
Hold on to the walker for support. Put your weight on the walker and step your weaker leg into the middle of the walker.
Step your stronger leg forward to land next to your weaker leg.
Repeat the process for each step.
How to use a four-wheeled walker on a curb or