Move carefully

Follow these safety tips when you use a walker:

• Stay upright as you move. This helps protect your back from strain or injury.
• Step into the walker, rather than walking behind it.
• Don't push the walker too far out in front of you.
• Make sure the handles are set at the right height.
• Take small steps and move slowly when you turn.
• Be careful when using a walker on surfaces that are slippery, carpeted or uneven.
• Watch for objects on the ground.
• Wear low-heeled shoes that have good grips on the soles.