Drive side hemi walker, item 10240-1

The Drive Side Walker, item 10240-1, is an adult one-hand hemi walker: a four-legged frame you hold with one hand while the other arm stays free.

What does it do and how does it work?

• Four legs give a wider base than a cane, and at 4 lb (1.8 kg) it is lighter than a two-hand walker.
• The aluminium frame folds with the hand that holds the grip.
• The grips are grey and each leg ends in a tip; there are no wheels.
• The handles adjust from 29.5 to 36.5 in (74.9 to 92.7 cm).
• It carries up to 300 lb (136 kg).

Who is it for, and who should choose something else?

• It suits someone with the use of one hand or one arm who needs more than a cane but not a two-hand walker.
• It does not replace a two-hand walker for someone who needs both arms on the grips; a therapist can advise on that change.
• It is lifted forward, not rolled.

Will it fit?

• Set the grip near the wrist of the holding arm, with that arm hanging and a small bend at the elbow.
• All four legs must be set to the same height, with the tips meeting the floor together.
• Measure your wrist height against the 29.5 to 36.5 in range; our free home assessment checks it with you.
• Do not use it on stairs.

Using it day to day

• Open it until the hinge locks before you lean on the frame; a half-open frame can fold as you lean.
• Fold it against a wall, a bed or your leg, away from a crowd, and keep your fingers clear of the hinge.
• Use it on firm, level surfaces, and replace a tip once it wears smooth with a tip that fits these legs.

What does it work with, and what are its limits?

• The capacity is 300 lb (136 kg), for one person.
• It is sold with tips and no wheels; a wheel changes how the base stops, so choose a rolling walker if you need to roll.
• The warranty is limited lifetime.

How does it compare?

• A cane has one tip; this frame has four, so it stands on its own base.
• A two-hand walker puts both arms on the grips and is the choice when one arm is not enough.
• A four-wheel rollator adds wheels and a seat.

We deliver and set up across Toronto and the GTA, setting all four legs level. Our service team handles repairs and replacement tips.

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