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People use walking frames and Zimmer frames for all sorts of purposes. You might need help with your balance, or your joints might not be what they used to be.
Arthritis and other such debilitating conditions can be with you for life or could flare up from time to time. Or perhaps you’re recovering from a fall or an operation and need some extra support while your body heals. Whatever the reason, you need a sturdy and reliable frame to help you move around safely.
What’s the difference between a Zimmer frame and a walking frame?
The two terms are often used interchangeably, so one person might call a frame a “Zimmer” while another might go with “walking frame”. In general, though, Zimmer frames don’t have wheels – they are a frame about hip or waist height, which you lift up and move with each step.
Walking frames are often distinguished by having wheels and brakes – the user can push it around like a trolley, which is supporting their weight. Others have just two wheels, which allows the user to move the frame around more easily.
Zimmer Frames were invented in the UK but ended up being modified and made by an American company, Zimmer Holdings (hence the name). The term is no longer trademarked, and is used generically.
