The best walking aids for balance

Staying mobile is vital for everyday life and independence. As we age or face health challenges, the risk of mobility issues rises. Therefore, it’s important to find the right walking aids for balance problems to stay safe, mobile, and confident. If you or a loved one need mobility aids, this guide explains the best walking aids for balance, both in home and outdoors, including innovative options like the Walk Safe.

What are walking aids?

Walking aids are devices designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges. They provide support and stability and make it easier for people to move around, maintain balance, and reduce the risk of falling. They’re commonly used by individuals with various medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities that affect their ability to walk without support.

Walking aids are essential in improving a person’s quality of life and promoting independence for people with mobility challenges.

Best walking aids for balance

Walking aids come in various forms, each suited to different needs and levels of mobility. Common walking aids include walking sticks and canes, crutches, wheeled walkers, rollators, and walking frames. Choosing the best walking aid for balance depends on your specific needs and the severity of your mobility limitations.

Walking sticks and canes

Walking sticks and canes are essential walking aids that provide extra support for people who are uneasy on their feet. You can choose between classic wooden walking sticks and modern folding styles that can be easily tucked away when not in use. A walking stick or cane can be an excellent choice for those seeking a balance boost without extensive support.

Crutches

Crutches are great post-injury walking aids for helping balance after an injury. If you’ve had an accident or are recovering from surgery, crutches help to maintain mobility while reducing weight-bearing on injured limbs. They have comfort grips and durable ferrules to provide stability while moving.

Walking frames

Walking frames, also known as Zimmer frames, offer stability for people with mobility issues on their feet. Ideal for use at home, a walking frame helps people to navigate through the home, walking from the living room to the kitchen to get food or drink. They can be purchased with or without wheels and accessories like bags, cup holders, and baskets for added convenience.

Wheeled walkers

Wheeled walkers are versatile walking aids for balance problems, demanding less exertion during mobility. They’re a great option for individuals with limited upper-body strength or who experience fatigue quickly to retain their independence. They come in a wide range of sizes and designs with many different features helping to manoeuvre indoors or outdoors so you can go about your everyday life, such as heading outdoors to the shops or meeting friends and family. Or moving items around your home with the support of a wheeled trolley.

Rollators

Rollators are wheeled walkers offering slightly more stability and ease of use as they’re available in three or four-wheel models. Three-wheel rollators provide accurate, precise movement and are better suited for smaller indoor spaces and often lighter if you need to pop it in the boot of a car. Four-wheel rollators are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use but are more stable for the outdoors, often with a seat, so if you need to rest you just pop on the brakes and sit for a while. Take a look at our rollators buying guide to learn more about the different types of rollators and which might best fit your needs.

Walk Safe®

For indoor use, the Walk Safe® is a great walking frame option thanks to its enhanced stability and ease of use, giving you more balance and security while walking inside. It allows you to effortlessly manoeuvre across any surface in your home and navigate tight spaces and turns with large swivel wheels and rear gliders. For added safety, the pressure brake is easily activated by pushing down on the frame for controlled stops. The frame is fully adjustable, so you can comfortably tailor it to your body and is compatible with the Buckingham Caddy.

Best walking aids at Complete Care Shop

At Complete Care Shop, our range of walking aids provides a great sense of independence for anybody living with mobility issues. With our dedication to your comfort, safety, and independence, we also have a range of user-friendly mobility aids and living aids. Get in touch with our Occupational Therapists for expert product advice, or read our help and advice section.

Find out more about the innovative Walk Safe® in our Walk Safe® guide, and contact us for any further information.