While a standard walking stick can provide support for a person, and a zimmer frame can provide a balanced support for a person a tripod walking stick can provide a bit of both of these benefits as you have the choice to manoeuvre the way that a walking stick allows but should you be a little unsteady on your feet you have piece of mind that the tripod is able to provide you with extra support because its balanced by three legs.

The use of a tripod walking stick is handy when you may not need to use a zimmer frame and where a walking stick is enough but a standard walking stick may leave you feeling unsure of your ability to stay balanced, so the tripod allows for that extra needed support and also for you to be able to relax knowing that theres greater stability.

Tripod walking sticks are generally not expensive either so you wont find yourself having to pay much more than the cost of a standard walking stick.

Naturally with a zimmer frame you’re not going to want to start adding anything to the frame that may make it unstable and dangerous to use but you can buy zimmer frame net bags and apron bags that have been specifically designed to be attached to a zimmer frame so that as you are moving around your home and even while using your zimmer frame outside you can carry a few items in the bag attached to your zimmer frame.

Now theres definately one issue with any extra weight added to a zimmer frame, they are designed to be lightweight and some individuals using a zimmer frame may have limited strength within their arms and upper body to manoeuvre the frame so any added weight could cause problems and more difficulty for the person using the frame.

That said, the net and apron bags available for a zimmer frame are specifically designed so that they are limited in what they can carry, but its also about the type of item that you place within the bag that could influence the weight and balance of the zimmer frame.

Zimmer frames are really quite safe and provide good stability and support for the user, as long as the frame does not become too heavy or weighted in a way that could cause an imbalance.

If you do attach a bag that has been specifically created for use with a zimmer frame its probably safest to limit the types of items that you may place into the bag, smaller leightweight items should be fine, for example spectacles, a book, magazine or newspaper, a mobile phone, basically items that will not add unnecessary weight to the frame.

And using a zimmer frame bag for moving around indoors where you are only going limited distances as opposed to using a bag attached to a zimmer frame while out shopping.

Bags that can be attaced to zimmer frames are welome and handy accessories, they just need to be made use of in the safest and best possible way, to ensure that they dont make your zimmer frame unstable and also that they dont add to the effort required by the user to lift the zimmer frame forward.

The first thing to remember when beginning to use a zimmer frame is that the frame is there to aid you, to assist you and should require absolute minimal effort from you.

A zimmer frame is purposely made to be lightweight so that you can move it forward or sideways without exertion.

If the frame is adjustable you should make sure that it is at the most suitable height for you and that you place your hands on the grip area of the frame, this area on a standard zimmer frame will usually be on the left and right side sections of the frame, having your hands placed in the correct area will help to prevent slip and provide you with a comfortable area to grip onto.

When using a zimmer frame outdoors it is important to keep to even ground as much as possible, sometimes paving stones can dip, although its impossible most times to know if one will, but also areas of streets can at times be uneven so when walking with the use of a zimmer frame and with the option to use a more even looking surface its best to stick to this.

With a standard zimmer frame (without wheels) where you pick up the zimmer frame and move it slightly forward its always safest not to attempt to move the frame too far forward that you may feel less stability, moving the frame forward just enough so that you can take your steps safely and without added effort is the best approach to use.

The main use of the zimmr frame is to provide you with balance and stability as you move around your home and as you walk outdoors.