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I finally saw a physio therapist and she said - walkers with 2 wheels at the front with brake and seat and ferrules at the back - I showed her u- step and she was not impressed with the price, does anyone use - walkers with 2 wheels at the front with brake and seat and ferrules at the back - we could not find it on internet. Thanks for your help.

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auntiesally

Have you looked online at mobility aids? Try Angel Mobility.I found the rollater with the seat too wide for the doors, the one I had was a 4 wheeler, I have seen the one you are talking about with the ferrules at the back, look like a struggle to use?

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Amynah in reply to auntiesally

I could not find the walker on angel mobility - I found this Drive Medical Two Wheeled Walker with Seat, - I have asked for a demo. Let's see what happens

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BlanketTime1 in reply to Amynah

when i had one with ferrules it was hard to use, especially when changing surfaces and entering buildings. they all seem to have a little metal band on the floor at entranceways and i had to lift the walker to get over it.

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Arlo20

I got one called days from amazon was about £70

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wobblybee

🙂 Google...’2 wheeled walker with seat’...to see links

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Libra7

What are ‘ferrules’?

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auntiesally in reply to Libra7

rubber things that go on the bottom of walking aids, like crutches and walking sticks

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PatsyIpswich

I wouldn't be happy with 2 wheels. Posture is important so think tall.

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Amynah in reply to PatsyIpswich

I agree with you I think I need a 5 wheeled walker by complete care - I still haven't bought anything - have a look at this it's great.

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PatsyIpswich in reply to Amynah

Yes that certainly ticks all the boxes

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Amynah in reply to PatsyIpswich

Product Code: Q54492Blue Triumph Plus Rollator

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BlanketTime1

i did use one with ferrules when i first started using a walker. i bought it on amazon for around 50. if you can get your dr to write a script, you should be able to get a walker through your insurance.

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ninotchka

I just bought the Top-of-the-Line ("Express") rollator from Nova. It has 2 large wheels in front, and 2 smaller rear wheels. It is compact and weighs about 17 lbs. It has a seat and a front bag. Good brakes. It folds easily. The bigger wheels in front do better on unsmooth surfaces - you can get smaller wheels for less money. Not on amazon here. It costs about $289 USD.

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Amynah in reply to ninotchka

Thanks, I will look into it.

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