Walker Coasters are a safer, cleaner alternative to the tennis balls many users place on walkers to help them see the walker’s legs and avoid stumbling or tripping. Where the soft covers of tennis balls tend to grab, especially on rough surfaces such as concrete, Walker Coasters mobility aids glide over surfaces.
Beside this, should you put tennis balls on a walker?
Key Points: People put tennis balls on walkers to make them quieter, to protect floors, and to make it easier to push the walker along. … You can cut a tennis ball for a walker using a serrated knife or by putting it in a vice and using a saw, but be careful!
Likewise, people ask, how do I stop my walker from scratching the floor?
Walker tennis balls help walkers glide smoothly and protect floors. Walker tennis balls improve the gliding ability of your walker. We precut each ball for quick installation. Tennis balls glide smoothly over hard floor surfaces and carpeting, protecting flooring from getting scratched or worn down.
What are walker balls?
RMS Walker Glide Balls allow walkers to glide easily over floors. They glide smoothly & quietly across most surfaces and make movement easier. Recommended for in-door use. They are more durable and safer than tennis balls.
How do you attach tennis balls to a walker?
Why do people put tennis balls on walkers?
Tennis balls provide better traction and stability for the walker. It allows people to slide the walker rather than lift them. They also have more surface area than the rubber tips that come with the walkers.
Why are tennis balls bad for walkers?
Tennis balls on walkers are unsafe, unsanitary and unattractive. They pick up and track germs, they make the walker unstable, they actually add to the wear and tear on the walker, and they are a disrespect to the person using the walker.”
How can I make my walker quieter?
Don’t forget glides with your new walker wheels!
I highly recommend the Drive Medical Walker Ski Glides on Amazon. They’re perfect for giving you smoother and quieter movement over carpet, wood and outdoor surfaces too! Just put them on the rear legs of your walker!
How do you install walker glides?