I purchased an upright walker because I am 6'9 and the other walkers are too short for my back. I continue to bend over just to walk, it's bad enough that the world wasn't built for tall people and the upright gives me more of advantage to stand more straight.
I have a UpWalker and love it. It is easy to use. I have a lot of arthritis especially in the spine, this walker allows me to walk up and not bent over. I have a light weight walker so it is easy for me to transport in my car. I would not even think of any other kind of walker. It is worth the money.
I think a U-Step walker is much more stable than a typical 4 wheel rollator. I have one and I know when I need to graduate to the forearm extensions it will be very safe.
@DrCarlLadd , I completely agree! I love the U-Step walker! It's an excellent walker, especially for individuals with neurological challenges like Parkinsons. I'm glad you have are using the U-Step. Stay safe and independent. 🙂
Thanks, @DrCarlLadd ! I'm so thankful it's providing valuable information, and maybe a little entertaining as well. I had a question for you about your U-Step walker. If you are US based, were you able to get the U-Step walker covered by some or all of insurance or did you need to buy it outright? Many of my clients want to get one but they feel tied up sometimes with waiting for insurance and sometimes they run into snags about coverage.
Thanks for the input. I do find that quite a lot. I'm planning on reaching out to the manufacturer soon to maybe talk more about how to go about showing better medical necessity to get some insurance coverage for people. They're definitely great walkers for sure. Thanks for sharing.
I have one of these because my mobility has been compromised. I did have a waist height rollator but it hurt my elbows and wrists and the back of my arms. I got the upright rollator because I wanted to be able to walk with my back straight as I am having problems with standing upright. I wanted to be able to walk further in an effort to get some mobility back. For those purposes, it has been helpful. PROs: Due to it having been very hot here, I only had the chance to do a decent walk a few days ago having had it for about a month. I managed to walk further than I have for a long time. Having the seat is also really helpful (I don't have a seat on my small rollator). I can also use it when I'm in a supermarket, as I if I only want a few items I can put the basket on the seat, to hold them, and I've found that the seat will hold two large paper bags of items side by side so that I can wheel them back to my truck. That has been very helpful too. CONs: I'm NOT a frail, elderly person at all, but lifting it into the back of my truck is difficult as it is very heavy and awkward to lift due to the shape of it. Mine appears to be one of the lightest on the market. Also, it is very hard to walk with it when the sidewalk is sloping sideways to you, even slightly. It feels as if it might tip, and it's hard to walk in a straight line with it and keep moving forwards. It wants to veer towards downhill. Being heavy doesn't help in that regard either. I find it a struggle to walk UP slopes with it too, due to it's weight. I sometimes feel it's pushing me backwards. Also using it over a bumpy uneven surface can be a little tricky. I don't think that someone who was older and a bit frail would be able to handle this kind of rollator. This all might improve for me as I get stronger and more mobile, but I think you need to have a good degree of mobility in order to use it.
Thank you so much for this video. I was thinking about getting an upright for my posture, but wasn’t sure if it was right for me. Your explanation of how it works and its disadvantages let me see that it wasn’t what I needed. I just need to get a new rollator and have it adjusted PROPERLY to improve my posture! Thank you again for this video.
UR seats also are a bit high for most women. Once again, men are the only fit models. Not cool. I still use mine, but I do have to make sure it's against a wall because it will usually rock back a couple of inches as I'm getting myself in to the seat. Otherwise, I'm quite happy with it. Note: I used a safety roller with forearm platforms for the last year and a half when I was working. It allowed me to keep my regular pension rather than going on disability. (I was a website admin and my job was 100% at a desk.) The workplace was extremely hostile. At one point, I even had a woman trying to push me through a doorway because she thought I was going too slowly walking with two canes. I had to invoke the ADA and fight like hell just to be able to use the safety roller in the workplace. (I was falling about once a week at that point due to hyperekplexia.) Yeah, I should have sued the pants off those people.
if my upright rollator seat were any lower, I wouldn't be able to use the seat. Unless you are tiny, maybe under 5ft I don't understand why you would find it too high. I'm 5ft 6 and it's a shade too low for me if I'm honest.
I did purchase one of these to try out. Didn't work for me, as it is not designed for every body proportion. I have short legs and average length trunk with narrow shoulders. The problem is that the arm bars, while they adjust up and down, they have a fixed angle. So the higher up they are, the wider apart they are. When I adjust these bars to the right height, they are too far apart for me and cause me to go in a zig zag as I walk. So make sure you can return the equipment, as it just doesn't work for every body dimension, only "average" builds.
I want one of these. Currently I have a rollerater. I am bent at my ruined hips . My forearm s are already leaning on the handles. But, I haven't found any that supports 350 pound and up. I'm 63 year old lady and I refuse to give up and quit going outside.😮
I have gross motor skills on my left side. Meaning I have little feeling in hand, arm or leg. I tried an upright Walker but was unable to operate both brakes equally. Is this a danger? I tried to use brakes to stop me. Should I have used the brakes to slow down or my core muscles? I would not use on incline/decline. Thanks for the videos?
I use an upright walker but feel unstable laterally, when I was on crutches I could move one or other outward to give me more stability but can't with the walker.
Thanks Doctor! But Which brand Of UR Walker is Best?? (you don't like Kitties? Oh No! Just get 1 of those breeds that's very Dog-Like; then take it for walks & to-work w you :))
They do make them with larger seats. You can generally find them online if you search for terms that also include "heavy duty upright walker" or "bariatric upright walker." When you find the description, you can look at the different seat sizes and specifications.
I purchased an upright walker because I am 6'9 and the other walkers are too short for my back. I continue to bend over just to walk, it's bad enough that the world wasn't built for tall people and the upright gives me more of advantage to stand more straight.
Thank you. This is quite educational.
I have a UpWalker and love it. It is easy to use. I have a lot of arthritis especially in the spine, this walker allows me to walk up and not bent over. I have a light weight walker so it is easy for me to transport in my car. I would not even think of any other kind of walker. It is worth the money.
I think a U-Step walker is much more stable than a typical 4 wheel rollator. I have one and I know when I need to graduate to the forearm extensions it will be very safe.
@DrCarlLadd , I completely agree! I love the U-Step walker! It's an excellent walker, especially for individuals with neurological challenges like Parkinsons. I'm glad you have are using the U-Step. Stay safe and independent. 🙂
@@yourPTguy I just found your video channel - I love it!
Thanks, @DrCarlLadd ! I'm so thankful it's providing valuable information, and maybe a little entertaining as well. I had a question for you about your U-Step walker. If you are US based, were you able to get the U-Step walker covered by some or all of insurance or did you need to buy it outright?
Many of my clients want to get one but they feel tied up sometimes with waiting for insurance and sometimes they run into snags about coverage.
I had to pay for it out of pocket because my private insurance didn’t cover it. I don’t know about Medicare.
Thanks for the input. I do find that quite a lot. I'm planning on reaching out to the manufacturer soon to maybe talk more about how to go about showing better medical necessity to get some insurance coverage for people. They're definitely great walkers for sure. Thanks for sharing.
I have one of these because my mobility has been compromised. I did have a waist height rollator but it hurt my elbows and wrists and the back of my arms. I got the upright rollator because I wanted to be able to walk with my back straight as I am having problems with standing upright. I wanted to be able to walk further in an effort to get some mobility back. For those purposes, it has been helpful.
PROs:
Due to it having been very hot here, I only had the chance to do a decent walk a few days ago having had it for about a month. I managed to walk further than I have for a long time. Having the seat is also really helpful (I don't have a seat on my small rollator). I can also use it when I'm in a supermarket, as I if I only want a few items I can put the basket on the seat, to hold them, and I've found that the seat will hold two large paper bags of items side by side so that I can wheel them back to my truck. That has been very helpful too.
CONs:
I'm NOT a frail, elderly person at all, but lifting it into the back of my truck is difficult as it is very heavy and awkward to lift due to the shape of it. Mine appears to be one of the lightest on the market. Also, it is very hard to walk with it when the sidewalk is sloping sideways to you, even slightly. It feels as if it might tip, and it's hard to walk in a straight line with it and keep moving forwards. It wants to veer towards downhill. Being heavy doesn't help in that regard either. I find it a struggle to walk UP slopes with it too, due to it's weight. I sometimes feel it's pushing me backwards. Also using it over a bumpy uneven surface can be a little tricky. I don't think that someone who was older and a bit frail would be able to handle this kind of rollator.
This all might improve for me as I get stronger and more mobile, but I think you need to have a good degree of mobility in order to use it.
Thank you so much for this video. I was thinking about getting an upright for my posture, but wasn’t sure if it was right for me. Your explanation of how it works and its disadvantages let me see that it wasn’t what I needed. I just need to get a new rollator and have it adjusted PROPERLY to improve my posture! Thank you again for this video.
UR seats also are a bit high for most women. Once again, men are the only fit models. Not cool. I still use mine, but I do have to make sure it's against a wall because it will usually rock back a couple of inches as I'm getting myself in to the seat. Otherwise, I'm quite happy with it. Note: I used a safety roller with forearm platforms for the last year and a half when I was working. It allowed me to keep my regular pension rather than going on disability. (I was a website admin and my job was 100% at a desk.) The workplace was extremely hostile. At one point, I even had a woman trying to push me through a doorway because she thought I was going too slowly walking with two canes. I had to invoke the ADA and fight like hell just to be able to use the safety roller in the workplace. (I was falling about once a week at that point due to hyperekplexia.) Yeah, I should have sued the pants off those people.
That's excellent to hear that you were able to keep working! I'm so glad you are keeping up your mobility and fighting to keep it.
if my upright rollator seat were any lower, I wouldn't be able to use the seat. Unless you are tiny, maybe under 5ft I don't understand why you would find it too high. I'm 5ft 6 and it's a shade too low for me if I'm honest.
@@ForceFreeTrainergirl06 Mine is too high as well. I am 5ft.
I did purchase one of these to try out. Didn't work for me, as it is not designed for every body proportion. I have short legs and average length trunk with narrow shoulders. The problem is that the arm bars, while they adjust up and down, they have a fixed angle. So the higher up they are, the wider apart they are. When I adjust these bars to the right height, they are too far apart for me and cause me to go in a zig zag as I walk. So make sure you can return the equipment, as it just doesn't work for every body dimension, only "average" builds.
I want one of these. Currently I have a rollerater. I am bent at my ruined hips . My forearm s are already leaning on the handles. But, I haven't found any that supports 350 pound and up. I'm 63 year old lady and I refuse to give up and quit going outside.😮
I love to hear your determination! You are an inspiration 🙂 Thank you for sharing
I have gross motor skills on my left side. Meaning I have little feeling in hand, arm or leg. I tried an upright Walker but was unable to operate both brakes equally. Is this a danger? I tried to use brakes to stop me. Should I have used the brakes to slow down or my core muscles? I would not use on incline/decline. Thanks for the videos?
I use an upright walker but feel unstable laterally, when I was on crutches I could move one or other outward to give me more stability but can't with the walker.
Hi. This is Samantha. I have the same walker. My ability to use it has shrunk. I am dependent on my power wheelchair. That has a power seat base.
I CURRENTLY HAVE A ROLLATER WALKER !! BUT IF I EVER NEED UPRIGHT WALKER I WANT ONE !!!!
Do they sell these in Canada?
I know it's found on Amazon at least.
Either way it’s what the disability court wants to see you using!!!
Thanks Doctor! But Which brand Of UR Walker is Best??
(you don't like Kitties? Oh No! Just get 1 of those breeds
that's very Dog-Like; then take it for walks & to-work w you :))
Yes, who could possibly not like cats?? If you don't like cats, it's only because you've never had one and got to know one!!
Or if she's just too cute, lol! Too funny. Hey, do they make them with larger seats? I'm a plus size lady.
They do make them with larger seats. You can generally find them online if you search for terms that also include "heavy duty upright walker" or "bariatric upright walker." When you find the description, you can look at the different seat sizes and specifications.