Which Walking Aid is BEST for you? CRUTCHES, CANES and WALKERS | Pros, cons, use and fit

Key considerations: Temporary or long-term use, distance/time, and baseline strength, balance, coordination and endurance. This video will help you decide which mobility assistive device will be the best choice for your needs, comparing CRUTCHES, CANES and WALKERS.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Crutches - Axillary
2:34 Canes - Offset, Single Point Cane with Quad Tip, Narrow Based Quad Cane, Handy Cane
5:41 Walkers - Front-Wheeled Walker and Rollator
8:26 Recommendations for a few common conditions
10:15 Borrowing a used device vs. purchasing a new device
10:36 Checking for wear and tear
11:00 Weight ratings and height range/adjustability

Key Product Links:
CRUTCHES:
Crutches search result page: https://amzn.to/3qRMrZs
Basic Crutches: https://amzn.to/42LHIWw
Crutch Pads: https://amzn.to/3Nvb6Mp
Ergonomic Forearm Crutches: https://amzn.to/3NdUg3j

CANES:
Cane search results page: https://amzn.to/3Jn9T7p
Single Point Cane: https://amzn.to/3CABlL4
Single Point Cane with Quad Tip: https://amzn.to/3CvIf4q
Quad Cane: https://amzn.to/43I78pf
Handy Cane Cane/Reacher combo: https://amzn.to/3NbjEXl

FRONT-WHEELED WALKERS:
Front-Wheeled Walker search results page: https://amzn.to/3qEXTHS
Economical FWW: https://amzn.to/3NdSYW1
Compact, trigger release, with accessories: https://amzn.to/3PjZz44
Bariatric: https://amzn.to/3qRYAxy
Ski Glides and Covers: https://amzn.to/42Fnfmo
Walker Coasters: https://amzn.to/3NC5qR2

ROLLATORS:
Rollator search results page: https://amzn.to/42MzNbI
Economical: https://amzn.to/463phzL
Premium: https://amzn.to/442rKbQ
Bariatric: https://amzn.to/3phkb21

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