The KAYE Posture Control Walkers are designed to make walking less energy consuming, improve postural alignment and maximize the potential for walking. Several studies have supported the clinical observations that children with CP have improved posture and gait characteristics when they walk with posture walkers.  Other publications describe improvements in alignment, cadence and stride and step length in children who have myelodysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, or other musculoskeletal impairments.

KAYE Posture Control Walkers place the support behind the user, which requires the person to adapt to a more upright posture and places his center of mass within the base of support of the walker. This helps the user to coordinate rhythm and timing of swing and stance phases of gait when impaired balance prevents independent walking.

KAYE Posture Control Walkers are available in six heights and two widths to accommodate users from 18 months into adulthood. The latex-free handgrips with flanged ends help align the user’s arms and hands comfortably at his sides as weight is taken on extended arms.

KAYE Posture Control Walkers have different wheel configurations to provide options for various environments.

The basic 2 Wheeled Walkers have wheels in the front and walker tips on the rear legs. This creates greater friction against the floor so that the walker moves more slowly. This can be an advantage for users who have serious balance impairments.

The 4 Wheeled Walkers have ratcheted rear wheels that do not roll backwards. This prevents the walker from rolling backwards during ambulation.  The 4-wheeled walkers move forward with each step. This helps simulate a stance-swing pattern so that the person walks safely with more normal reciprocal rhythm.

The Front Swivel Wheeled Walkers have the same ratcheted rear wheels but include front swivel wheels. These swivel front wheels help increase the ease of maneuverability and turning. The swivel wheels can be locked for straight-ahead tracking and then unlocked for easier use within classrooms or homes. Users, if they want the ease of turning but are not comfortable with the full swivel option, can add optional Swivel Limiters, which adjust to limit the amount of swivel.

KAYE Wide Posture Control Walkers are available in a wider width to accommodate children who wear hip-knee-ankle orthoses or who have wide hips and need additional space within the walker frame. These Wide Posture Control Walkers are available in three sizes. With latex-free handgrips, these walkers are particularly suited to children with spina bifida who have latex allergies. These walkers provide the same advantages for alignment, posture and gait characteristics.

All models fold compactly.  In most cases, optional Conversion Kits are available to convert the style of walkers.