Short Description

A height adjustable folding mobile walking frame. Designed to offer support at the rear encouraging more upright walking. The top of the frame contours from the sides, where it provides hand grips, around to the rear where the user's bottom contacts the crossbar preventing the hips from bending. Available in three models and five sizes (for children and adults).

Models

There are three models of the Posture Control Walker. Each model is available in five sizes.
*Model WA - has two fixed front wheel castors and two rear stoppers (Models W1/2A, W1A, W2A, W3A and W4A).
*Model WR - has a folding aluminium frame with two fixed front wheels and two ratchet non swivel rear wheels (Models W1/2R, W1R, W2R, W3R and W4R).
*Model WS - has a folding aluminium frame with two lockable swivel front wheels. The front wheels also have a latch which enable the wheels to become non swivel if required. The rear wheels on this model are two ratchet non swivel wheels (Models W1/2S, W2S, W2S, W3S and W4S).

The five sizes are suitable for the following age groups:-
W1/2 (A,R,S) - up to six years.
W1 (A,R,S) - two to seven years.
W2 (A,R,S) - five to nine and one half years.
W3 (A,R,S) - seven to thirteen years.
W4 (A,R,S) - adult.

Options

* Gutter forearm supports
* Pelvic support
* Front swivel wheels

Additional Dimensions

W1/2
Height of user up to 1140mm
Width between armrests 350mm

W1
Height of user 910mm to 1210mm
Width between armrests 350mm
Load capacity 27kg

W2
Height of user 1060mm to 1370mm
Width between armrests 350mm

W3
Height of user 1230mm to 1610mm
Width between armrests 350mm

W4
Height of user 1510mm to 1820mm
Width between armrests 350mm

More Details

Materials:
Lightweight aluminium frame. The front wheels are plastic unidirectional wheels and rear can have either rubber stoppers, or, if a four wheeled model, small reverse ratchet and cog mechanism wheel locks are used which prevent backward movement. There is an option to have swivel wheels at the front. Dycem slip resistant grip handles.

Adjustment:
The user's height should be adjusted to align the rear bar with the middle of the user's buttocks. Push pins on each leg of the walker allow height adjustment.

To Fold:
The frame folds by the push pins on the side crossbars and pushing the front legs towards the rear legs.

Place Of Manufacture

USA

Standards

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