A home-use walking training device for elderly people with rheumatism

🧱 Material: Aluminum alloy + Other materials

🎨 Color Options: Black

⚖ Weight: 1 kg

📐 Size: 50 × 26.5 × 10 cm

📏 Applicable Height: 57–70.8 in

👥 Key Selection Considerations

• Patient Ability Assessment: Evaluate muscle strength, balance, endurance, and trunk control.
  
• Standing Ability: If unable to stand, start with bed-based standing training first.
  
• Balance Issues: Use a four-wheel walker without wheels or with brakes.
  
• Fatigue During Walking: Choose a walker with seat support.
  
• Posture: Consider a forearm support walker for hunched posture.
  

⚙ Safety & Additional Features

• Anti-slip floor mats for strong grip
  
• Stable frame with no shaking
  
• Appropriate weight to prevent tipping or difficulty moving
  
• Braking system for wheeled models
  
• Adjustable height for correct posture (~150° elbow bend)
  
• Folding for storage/transport, storage basket for items, seat load-bearing capacity
  

1. Professional Guidance: Use under the supervision of a rehabilitation therapist for correct gait and handling.
   
2. Gradual Progress: Begin with short-term, short-distance sessions, increasing duration and difficulty over time.
   
3. Regular Inspection: Check screws, foot pads, and overall condition to ensure safety.
   

🩺 Summary & Rehabilitation Path

The principle for choosing a home walking trainer is: "Better to be steady than risky." Select a walker that provides sufficient support with a margin for safety. Typical rehabilitation progression:

Standard four-legged walker → Wheeled/seat-based walker → Forearm support walker → Four-legged crutches → Independent walking