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Using Rolling Walker
49 Patients currently use Rolling Walker
2 Patients stopped using Rolling Walker
Russ Conley Mouth/throat: mild Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: moderate See profile Russ Conley daily since Jan 16, 2007
jhcamero Sensation: severe Overall: moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: severe See profile jhcamero as needed since Jul 31, 2007
greeneyes Flare-up: severe Sensation: severe Overall: severe Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: severe See profile greeneyes as needed since Mar 15, 2000

Brand Names: don't know, Hugo, Use cane most of the time, when necessary

A walker with wheels. It combines an adjustable height walking frame with small wheels. Rather than lifting the walker to move, you just push.

What we've learned

Why Patients Use Rolling Walker

Other	24
Stiffness/spasticity	13
Fatigue	4
Balance issues	2
Not indicated	2
Atrophy, calf muscle	1
Imbalance when walking	1
Loss of motor control, one or both legs	1
Weakness in legs	1
Disease-related symptoms	1

Patient Dosages


	N/A
	51

How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Rolling Walker

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
1	6	6	10	12	11

Why Patients Stopped Using Rolling Walker (multiple reasons could be selected)

Not indicated	2
Course of treatment ended	1

How Long Patients Used Rolling Walker Before Stopping

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
0	0	0	0	1	1

Average: Rolling Walker Ratings

	3
	2