Walkers are reimbursable under Medicare and many other third-party payers. The rigid walker is the most basic walker design, and is the most commonly used walker. The frame is usually aluminum and sometimes the width is adjustable. Components of the rigid walker also include crutch or cane tip legs, and handles. Handles are available in several styles and can be modified for comfort with sheepskin and other similar materials.
Many people feel that the rigid walker imposes a slow pace and an artificial walking style.
To operate, you have to lift the walker, move it forward, and then put it back down for each step. Because this type of walker requires lifting, extended use may cause strain on the wrists, shoulders, and arms of an individual. Some rigid walkers fold into a flat object so that they may be carried or transported easily while not in use. Wheeled Walkers Wheeled walkers come in styles with two, three, or four wheels. Unlike the rigid walker, you simply push a wheeled walker.