Should I put tennis balls on my walker?
Walkers with tennis balls help those people who like to or can only slide the walker rather than lift it. The use of tennis balls, in such cases, helps people slide the walker more easily by offering slightly more stability than otherwise.
Do you put tennis balls on all four legs of a walker?
We used to put tennis balls on the back legs of walkers because it was the rear legs that had the rubber “anti-slip” tips on them. Back in the 70s and 80s, most people who used walkers were actually in nursing homes. Therapists came up with a simple solution: cut tennis balls to fit over the rear legs and voila!
What are Walker balls?
RMS Walker Glide Balls allow walkers to glide easily over floors. They glide smoothly & quietly across most surfaces and make movement easier. Recommended for in-door use. They are more durable and safer than tennis balls.
What are walker glides for?
Also known as ski glides and ski gliders, these small plastic attachments pop right onto your walker’s legs and provide a smoother surface for easier movement.
How do you put a tennis ball on a walker?
If you want to know how to put tennis balls on a walker, below are the steps that you have to follow: Prepare the materials that will be needed to complete this task. Basically, you will need the walker, tennis balls, box cutter, nail, hammer, and anything that will attach the ball to the walker. Hold the ball securely so that it will stay in place.
How do you cut a tennis ball?
Cutting Tennis Balls for Furniture Hold the tennis ball firmly against a solid surface. Poke the blade of a utility knife through the middle of the ball. Cut a 1 1⁄ 2 in (3.8 cm) slit in the ball. Rotate the ball by 90 degrees and make another slit. Leave the ball near a window or well-ventilated area for 1 day to dry any moisture.
What is a pre cut tennis ball?
Pre-Cut Tennis Balls are designed to protect both carpet and tile floors from the damage and wear from moving chairs, desks and medical walkers. Extend the life of your carpets and floors while cutting down on noise and damage of daily wear.
The Walker Balls are designed to glide smoothly across most surfaces, while protecting floors from scuff marks. Walker Balls are easy to install, and ready to use. They are pre-cut to fit most walkers.