walkers

[J_sister]

does anyone have a recommendation for an upright walker for someone with Parkinson's?

[JohnPepper]

Yes! Learn to stand erect and CONCENTRATE HARD ON THE WALKING MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSLY MOVING EACH LEG, ON AT A TIME and keep on walking CONSCIOUSLY. I have had Pd for over 25 years and at the age of 88 I am still walking and have taken no PD medication since 1994!

[J_sister in reply to JohnPepper]

Thanks. I am searching for this for my brother who also has spinal stenosis. Hence, he is bent over and we are trying to help him stay erect. He uses a walker/rollator but the doctor feels that an upright walker would be beneficial.

[JustJeff]

I bought a treadmill with support bars either side and have found it beneficial+ you can vary the speed to what suits you best

[horsplay]

Yes, the u‐step. It is expensive but I think that medicare will cover a portion of it.

[J_sister in reply to horsplay]

what company makes it and why do you think it is a good one over others?

[horsplay in reply to J_sister]

Google the u-step. It was recommended by my physical therapist.

[fnedorez70]

I just got one u-step ii. it is expensive but good. they give 2 week return period. medicare might cover $400. it would cost $300

[LindaP50]

amazon.com/dp/B08FT8C9WG?ta...

don't own one but seen people with this walker - keeps a person upright as they don't need to bend -

[Norasewer]

I love my USTEP II, it was ordered by my neurologist, luckily it was covered by Medicare and my insurance. It's got 7 wheels, so it can turn well even in a doorway. It also has a seat. Good luck!

[Hidden]

I have the u step walker too, awesome! Some of the models have a built in laser light for those frozen gait moments, unfortunately the one I have does not but my husband, who is a master handyman, bought a laser level for less than $30 and attached it to the walker and it works great. I was able to acquire my u step for free through the Parkinson’s association where I live, and they work with a medical supply store who gives people free items. The u step is specifically designed for those patients with neurological problems and is considered the Rolls Royce of walkers for pd.

[J_sister in reply to Hidden]

thanks for your reply. Can you give me more information on how the Parkinson’s Association got it for you for free.

[Hidden]

my local Parkinson’s Association has a relationship with a medical supply store in my town and they refer people to the store to get free walkers etc.