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Fulfilling Life in the Community
Dual-Control Walker
Challenge:
An Occupational Therapist requested a dual control walker for a young
man with Cerebral Palsy who was also blind and susceptible to seizures.
He was not able to walk for long distances without support but he was
too heavy for the attendants to constantly assist him.
Solution:
A ski pole with a single brake was attached to a standard walker that
could be extended when needed and retracted when not in use. The
original brakes attached to the walker were left for the young man to
use as was the original steering.
An attendant was able to walk beside the client and able to steer or
brake when necessary.
