Using a Walker
Walking with a Walker
1. Lift the walker and place it at a comfortable distance
in front of you with all four of its legs on the floor.
This distance is often equal to an arm’s length.
2. Move your injured or weak leg toward the walker first. If you have
had surgery on both legs, use either leg to begin walking.
3. Then take a step with your good leg, bringing it
ahead of the injured or weak leg.
4. Repeat steps 1-3.
Safety Tips
• Do not step too close to the walker because you may lose your
balance. There should be space between you and the walker at all times.
• Hold your head up and look straight ahead. Do not watch your feet. It
is more tiring and you may run into something.
• Walk slowly.
Sitting with a Walker
1. Slowly back up to the chair, bed or toilet until you
feel it against the back of your legs.