US 5,706,845 A · Walker adapter

Abstract

A walker adapter used to prevent an individual's legs from crossing while using a walker to enhance ambulatory skills, the walker adapter comprising an adjustable main member having opposite ends, a posterior attachment mechanism secured at a right angle to one end of the adjustable main member, and an anterior attachment assembly secured at the opposite end thereof. A posterior clamp secured to the posterior attachment is affixed to a rear cross brace of the walker, and anterior clamps which are secured to the anterior attachment assembly are affixed to front vertical members of the walker, so that the walker adapter extends between the legs of the individual and prevents the individual's legs from crossing while walking with the walker.

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Dependent claims

A walker adapter for securing to a walker, the walker comprising a plurality of front vertical members, rear vertical members, rear cross-brace and horizontal members, the walker adapter having an anterior end and a posterior end located opposite therefrom, comprising:

an adjustable main member having opposite ends, which extends from the anterior end to the posterior end of the walker adapter;
a posterior attachment mechanism, secured at a right angle to the adjustable main member, for securing the posterior end of the walker adapter to the rear cross brace of the walker;
and
an anterior attachment assembly, secured at the anterior end of the walker adapter to the adjustable main member, for securing the anterior end of the walker adapter to the front vertical members;
wherein the walker adapter may be secured to the walker and a user permitted to use the walker without the user's legs crossing while taking progressive steps.

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