ELENKER Upright Walker, Stand Up Folding Rollator Walker with 10” Front Wheels Backrest Seat and Padded Armrests for Seniors and Adults, Silver

I've only had this wonderful item for two weeks but I have fallen in love with it! I have always hated the standard chair type walkers because they encourage stooping which eventually changes one problem into a dozen more. Of course no walker is perfect and this one has the potential to hurt the shoulders if you lean on the arm rests. But I have found that it is much easier to correct shoulders by not leaning than it is to maintain an upright posture and protect the back when using the chair walker. This machine is very well made. Everything runs smoothly and easily, which is important in situations of imbalance and frailty. It turns almost on a dime in relatively small spaces due to the fluidity of the front wheels, goes easily through standard doorways, is lightweight so very manageable without much strength, and reasonably stable. Moreover, it has a seat that, while a bit small, comes in very handy if you need to rest. The seat also functions as a great space for carrying items -- I put my dinner on a small tray that fits neatly on the seat to take it from kitchen to TV room. And, while a bit long, this walker is amazingly easy to collapse for easy transport by car if you need to take a trip to a destination where a walker is necessary. I am 85 and have had some leg issues following a stroke. This walker has made it possible to continue to live alone and navigate a 4 bedroom ranch house while rehabbing. Did I say I have fallen in love with this item??

I observed another senior using this design walker and inquired his opinion resulting in my research on the design. Impressed with my inquiry, I ordered this unit. Delivery was prompt and packaging was effecient. Assembly was easy with relatively clear instructions and good photographs even though some detail was hard to see. Walker is stable even though weight distribution is higher than with waist high devices. Large wheels in front adds to overall stability and safety. Breaks are good with comfortable hand grips. Adjustable angle for handholds and break levers is a plus. Walker appears to be well made with quality materials and good attention to detail. Foot lever on both rear wheels provides leverage to lift the front of the walker to clear bumps in the path ahead. A mount is supplied to securely store a cane or umbrella

Purchased this walker for my 94 yo mom as she saw a lady in the doctors office who had one. She has been using a standard walker for years. I assembled it myself fairly easily (read instructions all at once, then step by step) and was fairly impressed. The lockdown ring for the handlebars was tricky. I didn’t find where it said to twist them before locking down to tighten, but from all other assemblies in my life I tried and it worked. Difference: the standard walker is pushed in front of you while with this one you are basically walking somewhat between the back tires. This makes getting through tight spaces a bit tricky. I think it can stabilize the person better because as she was trying it in my living room she was definitely standing up straighter and seemed to walk more “normal”. However, she’s had the other for so long she wants to continue using that one indoors while using this one for outings. She’s using to “parking” the old walker and then turning to sit, do dishes or whatever. I’m concerned she would not clear those back tires causing her to stumble until she gets used to it. At 94 I’m not sure that will happen but my husband is having his back fused the end of the year and I think this will be perfect to get him walking straight up again. No regrets!

This may read like a paid ad for the walker, but I am here to tell you that since buying it, it has given back my life. This will be a long review, so bear with me. I am a 72 yr old retired scientist with severe degenerative disc disease. I've had four spine operations and while they fixed the nerve pain down my legs, they did nothing for my back pain. To relieve spinal pain, I bend forward to ease the discomfort, but that forces my back muscles to hold up a tilted torso. Within minutes, they get so fatigued that they ache ... an ache. I look and feel like an old man, bent over, aching, needing to sit down frequently. I can't walk to my mailbox without back muscle pain. In the last year, I've lost my mobility almost completely. To assist me in standing more upright, I've tried hiking poles and a regular Rollator walker, with the handles at waist level. I can walk farther with them, but my arms get sore quickly because I am using them to push me upright and take some weight off my back muscles, and they get tired quickly, particularly my triceps (muscles on back of the arms). Walking like that is not fun. It hurts. I also tried over 30 other treatments for low back pain. None of them has enabled me to walk again (I was an avid long-distance hiker). I bought the Elenker Upright Walker on a friend's recommendation. I assembled it in about 20 minutes, and tried it out. On day 1, I was flabbergasted to discover I was able to walk down the road about 1/2 mile. On day 2, I walked one beautiful mile. On day 3, I was up to 1.5 miles. On day 5, I have now walked 2.1 miles. That's over 2 miles. The incredible thing is that for reasons I cannot fathom as a scientist, my back does not hurt. I rest my forearms on the high posts, grab the handles (see the ad graphic), stand up straight and begin walking ... and walking ... and walking. Nothing is hurting me, not my arms nor shoulders nor back muscles nor spine. Somehow, the angle of the apparatus is exactly what my body needs to walk without pain. In fact, today, listening to exercise music on my headphones, I was power-walking, practically jogging in the thing. 2.1 miles. That is unbelievable. I haven't done that distance in 2 years. Within a week, I had boosted the distance to 3 miles. I also burned 250 calories, which has goaded me to try losing some weight. Since it has a seat and I could rest if needed, I may be able to reach 5 mile walks within a month, if my legs hold out. That just boggles my mind. The weird thing is that when I'm using this upright walker, I don't feel old and decrepit. Mentally, I am treating it as a medical device that I bought to help me walk, not as an old age "walker". I am almost "in training", rather than just some old guy pushing a walker. So, what about the walker? First, it is being sold on Amazon by five different vendors (the identical walker). I like Elenker because they are the lowest price, and will let you return it for a full refund if you don't like it (you pay return postage only). The other vendors charge restocking fees. Second, it is sturdy. It will stand up to my daily walks just fine. Well-made. Third, it can be folded and transported in a car easily. To do so, pull up the cloth handle on the seat to fold it in half, then if needed, loosen the two knobs on the tall armrests, push down the armrests to shrink its profile, and you're done. Just put it in the trunk or lay it on the floor of the car, SUV or hatchback. A few notes about the upright walker. (1) Assembly instructions are not clear. There is a good video on YouTube showing how to assemble the walker (it is not hard). Just type "Elenker upright Walker" in the search box and watch the video. (2) Position the upright armrests high enough to rest your forearms level with your mid-chest. The photo of the unit in this ad is a good guide. If the arms are too low, you will lose efficiency and your arms may get tired. The goal is to use the angles to stand upright without muscle effort. (3) The Walker is big and weighs 22 lbs. It certainly would be OK for moving around inside a home but I suspect it will be more useful at malls, on walks, in hallways in independent or assisted living facilities, etc. (4) Cement Sidewalks have lots of cracks and expansion joints in them. The walker will work OK on a sidewalk but due to the repetitive bumps and cracks sending small vibrations up the arms, it might get annoying. (5) Other folks claim it works fine on carpet, but it will not work on gravel or dirt paths. Too bumpy. The smoother the ground, the better, such as a paved road, paved walking or biking trail in a park, or indoors at a mall or with long hallways. (6) The brakes will stop the back wheels from turning, but they are lightweight and will just slide easily down the road, so don't expect the brakes to bring you to a stop on a steep hill. If the walker is used on a steep hill, take it slow. (7) The walker will tempt you to walk fast, like you used to do when younger. I am power-walking in it and am up to 3 MPH. Therein could lie a problem. If you are rolling fast over smooth road or sidewalk, and your wheels encounter something to slow them down (shoulder of a road or a stick in the path), the walker will slow down but your body will not automatically follow. Your momentum could push yourself right over the top of the walker and fall. Happened to me recently. Did not get hurt, but realize that you cannot steer the walker into grass or gravel or sand or mud safely, unless you slow down or stop in advance. Read my answer to one of the questions on this page. (8) I also just found out that Medicare will legitimately pay for it. Amazon is not an approved Medicare vendor, but Medicare allows you to submit a mailed claim for reimbursement of walkers to them using form 1490S. Go to medicare.gov to download the form and follow its printed instructions. You will need to include an Rx from a doctor, but that should not be a problem for any legitimate use. In summary, if you or a loved one has been benched entirely by a back spine or back, is hunched over, in pain, and is no longer walking anywhere, an upright walker like this one may give back your ability to walk ... even walk long distances again. At least for me, it has taken 5 years off my decrepit life, and has made me feel capable again. There is no better feeling!

Great walker. Mom has arthritis and the traditional walker doesn’t work well for her. This wonderful walker is just perfect. The height is adjustable so both mom and dad can use it. It’s kinda large but maneuverable easily outdoors. They have a small home so it doesn’t go everywhere inside but main use was for outdoors anyway! I also really love how this provides better posture than the traditional walker!

I bought this for my 80+ yr old mother who needed more exercise after rehabbing from a broken arm injury. Her standard rollator was painful to use because it put stress on her upper arm, where the injury was. After talking with a friend who is rehabbing from a different injury, I decided to buy this for my mom. In short, this product is great. The construction is very good and it is stable. When collapsed, it takes up about the space of 2/3 of a golf bag -- so it fits into your trunk relatively easily. When used properly, its ergonomics are superior to that of a standard rollator. There are 3 caveats I ran into: 1. Brake Handle. When adjusting the handbrake to arm rest position, it can be a bit tricky because near the 90 degree bend, the tube is not perfectly circular, so it binds a little. I used a little muscle to get it done. 2. Lock and Load. When adjusting the walker to the full upright position, be sure to double-check that everything is locked into place. 3. Brakes. Adjusting the brakes was the most difficult job. As delivered, the two brake handles needed adjustment. On one side, there was too much slack in the cable so the brake didn't even work. Luckily, I used to do repairs on my own 10 speed bike, so I was able to make the adjustments myself. However, those of you who don't do you own bicycle repairs ought to see any bike mechanic to make the proper adjustments. 4. Maneuverability. Compared to a standard rollator, this upright walker isn't as maneuverable when inside a house in tight spaces. Other misc. comments: A. Weight. This 20+ lb rollator is a little heavy, but I overlook it because of its sturdy construction. B. Seating. When sitting on the rollator, the upright arms really do get in the way of moving your arms. I would NOT use it as any substitute for a chair. Nevertheless, the balance of the person on the rollator when seated is good -- better than your standard rollator which can topple over easily when moved with someone seated (never recommended btw). C. Brakes. I wish the brakes were redesigned to make it easier for older people with poor hand coordination to use. Instead of the vertical grid + brake handle currently designed, I wish the entire vertical grip was a brake lever. Conclusion. This is an excellent product. The few quibbles I have are quite minor considering the great price and solid design and construction.

I got this from my wife who is virtually crippled due to botched surgeries of the spine. I thought, with the large wheels and the ability of standing upright, would be ideal for her. So when it arrived, I assembled it, which went relatively easy, It is quality built, but the main issue and concern is the fact that it tips over going from a hard surface to rolling over a rug in the floor. The reason it tips so easily is if you look at the pictures, the two large front wheels are almost directly below the user. They need to be out in front several more inches, that would change its center of gravity and keep it from tipping so easily. Then to get it through a doorway with a threshold, you literally have to pick the front of it up to get through the doorway. I found this to be extremely dangerous for my wife or any other a person that depends on a device to keep them stable and upright. I do not recommend this type of walker for anyone who cannot stand up without assistance. Another negative is it is very wide trying to maneuver through the house and at the same time the seating area is too narrow for your shoulders because of the location of the upright handlebars. Another issue is once seated, there are grab handles to use for standing back up, but for the fact the upright handlebars are restricting your shoulders making the handles useless. In my opinion, it definitely needs to go back to the drawing board.

This is my second upright Walker. Overall, it is a higher quality than my first. It has one major fall, the armrests are too close to the front wheels. Consequently, it’s very prone to tipping every time I hit a bump or a stone. my first walker was much more stable.

On the whole, the best I have seen. A little heavy. Back wheels tended to run over foot specially if a little turned outwards.

My wife can now walk upright and she does not fatigue as easy now., She loves it. A little awkward to collapse but worth it for the relief for my wife.

El andador es muy buen esta haciendo que mi abuela avance un poco más rápido y en posición más vertical después de su cirugía de columna, ella está contenta si se cansa al caminar puede descansar en su asiento. Solamente hay un problema que al apoyarse en el andador para sentarse o ponerse de pie las llantas derrapan un poco talvez por ser ligero o cuestión de que ella se adapte al aparato.

Awesome walker, perfect! Folds up small quick and easy. Big wheel for getting over bumps. Great price all round a great purchase

It is dangerous. The wheels (not 10" but 9 1/4") have a solid tyre which can hit an object you wouldn't normally notice and then come to a jarring stop, leaving you to potentially topple head first. Larger, pneumatic tyres would have been better, say 12" - 14". The brakes are useless and as it's a heavy machine it tends to follow the slightest camber, leaving you to struggle to keep it in a straight line. Better brakes would help do this. It works well on the smooth surfaces of B&Q and Tesco, but other than that, useless.