Walkers are some of the most versatile mobility devices available. Most of them are both lightweight and foldable, which makes them easy to transport and easy to store. You can get them with wheels on the front legs or on all four legs. Other convenient add-ons include baskets or tote bags for carrying your possessions, and trays that attach to the front of the walker. You can place a fair amount of your weight on the walker itself, so it is especially good for people who are recovering from hip, leg or ankle surgery.
Walkers also have the advantage of being comparatively inexpensive.
If you have read this far, you probably already have a set of crutches, because they are standard issue with virtually all lower extremity injuries or surgeries. When using crutches it is important to have them adjusted to the correct height. If they are too short, you will have to lean forward and use more energy with each step. Crutches that are too long place too much pressure under your arms. One symptom of crutches that are too long is a tingling in the hands caused by a decrease in the blood supply to the hands.