Walkers are made to provide extra support and balance to people so that they can stand and move around more safely. There are many different types of walkers available to help keep you as mobile and safe as possible no matter your situation. While people use walkers in many situations throughout their life, they are most commonly used to help improve balance and support as you get older. In many cases, they are used as a permanent way to help maintain mobility so that you do not have to use a wheelchair. In other situations, they can be a temporary solution to help keep you safe while recovering from surgery or an injury. The extra support can be very beneficial while you are healing or going through physical therapy.