Parkinson's Disease and walking aids

[gcoe]

Hi old Biddie

Always good to hear from the "end users" - carergivers and PWPs as you have the ground knowledge. THe Ustep is a very nicely designed pieces of equipment although I have limited experience of prescribing it - so good to know you find it valuable.

[oldbiddie]

As a physio with fairly limited knowledge about PD, I learned more than I wanted to about the disease. If I can be of any help. all the better.
It is possible to fall with the Ustep but it is more difficult than with other walkers. A lot of PWP falls ( not all) are more due to sudden drop of BP than other manoeuvres and there is not much anyone can do about that. They all have balance problems and most of them have spatial difficulties too which makes walking really hazardous.