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1. Place the front of the walker 12' in front (the walker should partially surround the patient).
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<br/>2. Determine the proper height by having the patient stand upright with the shoulders relaxed and the elbows flexed 20<sup>o</sup>.
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<br/>3. A walker necessitates a slow gait, useful for hemiplegic &amp; ataxic patients. 
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<br/>4. Wheels can be added to the front to facilitate movement for those who lack coordination in the UL. 


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[[Category:Ambulation Aids]]
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