A new design of swivel walker for the severely disabled is described which has advantages over previous types. Increased rigidity improves the confidence of apprehensive patients, greater strength gives better reliability for those with good ambulation function and a novel construction gives more. opportunity for independent transfer into and out of the orthosis, besides easing the burden of those caring for users of swivel walkers.
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