While special-needs walkers and trainers do share certain characteristics since they are both used to improve a person’s stability and ability to move on their own, they also have their fair share of differences since gait trainers more or less are evolved from a walker.
While walkers are created for people who are able to support their entire weight with their own legs and, as such, as not in any danger of an accident, gait trainers are specifically adapted for those of us who can’t do so. Since people who can’t support their whole weight need accessories like a seat or forearm supports to do so, that’s the difference right there.
When walking accessories are added to a walker frame, then you have what is referred to as your standard gait trainer walker. Another good thing is that these supports can usually be added or removed according to your needs.