Canes, walkers and knee scooters
How to choose and fit canes, walkers, rollators, knee scooters and wheelchair cushions.
Pick a guide below. Each one explains what to look for and how to use the product safely. It also says when to ask a doctor or other expert first. Sources are listed at the end of every guide.
Guides in this section
Rollator Walker: What It Is and How to Choose One
A rollator is a walker with three or four wheels, hand brakes and often a seat. Who it suits, how to size it, and the br
Walking Cane: Types, Sizing and How to Use One Safely
How to choose a walking cane: single-point, offset or quad, how to set the height at your wrist crease, which hand to us
Quad Cane: Small Base vs Large Base and How to Use One
A quad cane has four feet for more stability than a standard cane. Compare small and large bases, set the height, and fa
Knee Scooter (Knee Walker): How It Works and How to Size It
A knee scooter lets you rest your shin on a padded platform and roll instead of using crutches. How to size the knee pad
Wheelchair Cushions: Foam, Gel, Air and How to Size One
How to choose a wheelchair cushion: match it to your seat size, compare foam, gel and air, check the cover, and know whe
Walker With Wheels and Seat: Seat Height, Width and Brakes
Choosing a walker with wheels and a seat: match seat height to your legs, check seat width and backrest, and learn the b
Collapsible Walking Cane: Folding Canes and How to Pick One
What to check in a collapsible walking cane: folded size, height settings, weight capacity, locking buttons, and safe se
Walker for Seniors: Standard, Two-Wheel or Rollator?
Which walker suits seniors: standard, two-wheel or rollator. How each one works, how to fit it, and the safety habits th
Folding Walking Canes for Women: Fit, Grip and Weight
Folding walking canes for women: check the lowest height setting, grip size and weight before style. How to size a cane
Knee Scooter for a Broken Leg, Ankle or Foot: What to Know
When a knee scooter helps with a broken ankle, foot or lower leg, when it does not, and how to plan the weeks of non-wei
Men's Walking Cane: Height, Weight Rating and Handle Choice
Choosing a men's walking cane: check the top of the height range if you are tall, the weight rating, wood or aluminum, a
Wheelchair Walker: Rollator and Transport Chair Combos
A wheelchair walker works as a rollator you walk with and a transport chair a helper pushes. How combos differ from roll
Cushions for Pressure Sores: Wheelchair Seating That Helps
Choosing a wheelchair cushion when you have or risk pressure sores: high-grade air and gel cushions, the hand check, wei
Lightweight Walker for Seniors: Real Weights Compared
The best lightweight walker for seniors? Compare a 5.5 lb folding walker, a 13.5 lb three-wheel rollator and a 17.5 lb s
Tall Rollator Walker: Handle and Seat Heights for Tall Users
Tall rollator walkers raise the handles and seat for users about 6 feet and up. How to measure your wrist height and com
Wheelchair Back Cushion: Fixing a Sagging Sling Back
A wheelchair back cushion adds support over a sagging sling backrest. Compare lumbar cushions, tension backs and rigid b
Crutches for a Sprain: When You Need Them and How to Use Them
Crutches for a sprain: when an ankle or knee sprain needs crutches, not just a brace, underarm vs forearm types, how to
Off-Road Knee Scooter: Air Tires, Width and Weight Trade-offs
An off-road knee scooter uses large air-filled tires for grass, gravel and rough paths. Compare wheel size, width and we