Walker (mobility aid)

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Mobility aid
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Walking_frame
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Cane
Wheelchair
Crutches
gptkbp:category gptkb:assistive_technology
Rehabilitation equipment
gptkbp:feature gptkb:Seat
Basket
Foldable
Adjustable height
Hand brakes
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Nursing_homes
Homes
Hospitals
Rehabilitation centers
gptkbp:hasComponent Legs
Frame
Wheels
Handles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Walker (mobility aid)
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Aina_Wifalk
1950s
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Carex_Health_Brands
gptkb:Drive_DeVilbiss_Healthcare
gptkb:Invacare
gptkb:Medline_Industries
gptkb:Nova_Medical_Products
gptkbp:material Steel
Aluminum
gptkbp:provides Stability
Support
gptkbp:regulates FDA (in the US)
CE marking (in Europe)
Gait
gptkbp:relatedTo Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Mobility scooter
Orthopedic technology
gptkbp:requires Upper body strength
gptkbp:type gptkb:Rollator
gptkb:Standard_walker
gptkb:Wheeled_walker
gptkbp:usedBy Elderly people
People with mobility impairments
gptkbp:usedFor Assisting walking
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6