The Side Style Hemi Walker by Drive Medical is designed for individuals with the use of only one hand or arm. It is also ideal for individuals who do not require a walker but need a wider base for support. This product is lighter than a walker and more stable than a cane ensuring user
Categories: Walkers
Added on: February 24, 2018 - More: Comments & Reviews
The Side Style Hemi Walker by Drive Medical is designed for individuals with the use of only one hand or arm. It is also ideal for individuals who do not require a walker but need a wider base for support. This product is lighter than a walker and more stable than a cane ensuring user safety.
Sometimes controversial with a physical therapist but I like it. To be honest many physical therapists object to this device because they focus on “the correct gait”. As an occupational therapist I am looking for ways to get my patients more active and independent. I’ve had quite a few patients that felt secure enough to move around their house and kitchen with a hemi-walker when they would not get out of their chair with a cane. If your immediate focus is on a perfect stride this is not the tool for that goal, but if you want to get up and do things…
He says that the one I ordered is as good or better than the one at the rehab center my dad had a stroke on Nov.19,2016 and was in a rehab center until Jan. 31,2017 where he used a hemi one arm walker to learn to walk again. He says that the one I ordered is as good or better than the one at the rehab center. That’s one less thing for me to be stressed out over and thanks for the quality of your product. you cant beat it for the price anywhere I have researched.
Excellent product. I recently broke both my left arm … Excellent product. I recently broke both my left arm and left leg and have to keep weight off of my injured leg for several weeks. Since I also broke my arm, I’m unable to use crutches or push off things like a two armed walker. I found this one arm walker by chance, ordered it, and it has been totally invaluable to me for stability and keeping weight off my injured leg when transferring from my wheelchair to a bed or a chair, dressing with assistance, or when shuffling into a walk-in…