Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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 CANES and WALKERS.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Canes - Offset, Single Point Cane with Quad Tip, Narrow Based Quad Cane, Handy Cane
4:25 Walkers - Front-Wheeled Walker and Rollator
7:10 Recommendations for a few common conditions
8:25 Borrowing a used device vs. purchasing a new device
8:41 Checking for wear and tear
9:04 Weight ratings and height range/adjustability
Key Product Links:
CANES:
Cane search results page: amzn.to/3Jn9T7p
Single Point Cane: amzn.to/3CABlL4
Single Point Cane with Quad Tip: amzn.to/3CvIf4q
Quad Cane: amzn.to/43I78pf
Handy Cane Cane/Reacher combo: amzn.to/3NbjEXl
FRONT-WHEELED WALKERS:
Front-Wheeled Walker search results page: amzn.to/3qEXTHS
Economical FWW: amzn.to/3NdSYW1
Compact, trigger release, with accessories: amzn.to/3PjZz44
Bariatric: amzn.to/3qRYAxy
Ski Glides and Covers: amzn.to/42Fnfmo
Walker Coasters: amzn.to/3NC5qR2
ROLLATORS:
Rollator search results page: amzn.to/42MzNbI
Economical: amzn.to/463phzL
Premium: amzn.to/442rKbQ
Bariatric: amzn.to/3phkb21
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RELATED VIDEOS:
Choosing the Best Cane: youtu.be/LsgKLo4U8PA
Walking with a Cane: youtu.be/6377b2ZCr7I
Choosing the Best Walker: youtu.be/3NF2VoLfVU8
Walking with a Front-Wheeled Walker: youtu.be/WaEdHntwVT0
Walking with a Rollator: youtu.be/_P3pVReo8gs
Mobility Devices Playlist: bit.ly/MobilityAssitiveDevices
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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 CANES and WALKERS.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Canes - Offset, Single Point Cane with Quad Tip, Narrow Based Quad Cane, Handy Cane
4:25 Walkers - Front-Wheeled Walker and Rollator
7:10 Recommendations for a few common conditions
8:25 Borrowing a used device vs. purchasing a new device
8:41 Checking for wear and tear
9:04 Weight ratings and height range/adjustability
Key Product Links:
CANES:
Cane search results page: amzn.to/3Jn9T7p
Single Point Cane: amzn.to/3CABlL4
Single Point Cane with Quad Tip: amzn.to/3CvIf4q
Quad Cane: amzn.to/43I78pf
Handy Cane Cane/Reacher combo: amzn.to/3NbjEXl
FRONT-WHEELED WALKERS:
Front-Wheeled Walker search results page: amzn.to/3qEXTHS
Economical FWW: amzn.to/3NdSYW1
Compact, trigger release, with accessories: amzn.to/3PjZz44
Bariatric: amzn.to/3qRYAxy
Ski Glides and Covers: amzn.to/42Fnfmo
Walker Coasters: amzn.to/3NC5qR2
ROLLATORS:
Rollator search results page: amzn.to/42MzNbI
Economical: amzn.to/463phzL
Premium: amzn.to/442rKbQ
Bariatric: amzn.to/3phkb21
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
RELATED VIDEOS:
Choosing the Best Cane: youtu.be/LsgKLo4U8PA
Walking with a Cane: youtu.be/6377b2ZCr7I
Choosing the Best Walker: youtu.be/3NF2VoLfVU8
Walking with a Front-Wheeled Walker: youtu.be/WaEdHntwVT0
Walking with a Rollator: youtu.be/_P3pVReo8gs
Mobility Devices Playlist: bit.ly/MobilityAssitiveDevices
*Please leave questions or comments below and I'll get back to you. Thank you for clicking the thumbs up button and subscribing to the channel! Every like and subscribe helps YouTube promote the video for other viewers who could benefit from this video. Click the notification bell to stay current on new videos.
**This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a healthcare provider for guidance about any specific medical condition and before doing anything contained in these videos. The viewer is solely responsible for all outcomes of the use of this material.
