UPWalker Original

The UPWalker’s price reflects the fact that it is a truly revolutionary mobility product designed and produced to be durable with quality workmanship and benefits not found in other walkers. 

The UPWalker comes with a personal item bag, a beverage holder and a backrest support for sitting.

The UPWalker is a revolutionary new mobility product that enables users to walk upright in a safer, more secure posture as compared to traditional walkers and rollators that cause users to hunch over.

The UPWalker improves mobility and increases independence for the elderly and mobility challenged, including users with neurological, orthopedic, cardiovascular and other health disorders. According to clinical research, the unique design of the UPWalker reduces pain in the wrists, back and leg joints as compared to traditional walkers, and the upright position enables the user to walk farther with less effort.

The UPWalker helps you to walk using upright posture, you are able to look straight at your friends and loved ones without being hunched over looking at the ground. You can even rest on the armrests in a standing position while having a conversation with others.

The UPWalker was designed with user convenience in mind and arrives fully assembled with an easy-to-follow User Guide. After making a few initial set-up adjustments designed to personalize the UPWalker to your user preferences, using the UPWalker requires no more than a few steps to open and close and to use for walking or sitting. All tabs used for making adjustments are clearly defined in gray color.

The UPWalker is larger and heavier than traditional rollators and may not be suitable for smaller, frail elderly users or others lacking the strength to maneuver a larger mobility device.

No, the UPWalker comes fully assembled with an easy-to-follow User Guide. It can be removed from the box, adjusted to your personal desire and used immediately.

Yes, a fabric seat that slides front to back for sitting or walking with long strides. Also comes with comfortable backrest support for sitting.

Yes, the UPWalker comes standard with a personal item bag that attaches to the front of the frame. Also available as options are a Luxury Item Bag (with a zipper-close top) and a Shopping Bag (larger bag with carry handles for shopping.)

Standard Personal Item Bag is 13" wide x 6" deep x 10" high.

Luxury Personal Item Bag is 13" wide x 6" deep x 10" high.

Shopping Bag is 18" wide x 11" deep x 12" high.

The sturdy frame is made from aluminum alloy and other quality materials including composite plastic and polyurethane.  Many of these materials are used in the automobile and aircraft industries.

The UPWalker comes in graphite gray.

No, not at this time. 

Yes, the brakes have comfortable ergonomic handles that stop the rear wheels. The brakes also function as a parking brake for sitting, or standing from seated position.

No, they function independently and brake only one wheel each.

No.

Yes.

The UPWalker has easily adjustable-height armrests, handholds that easily pivot for optimal wrist position, and armrests that extend or shorten for the length of your forearm. You only set these preferences once to personalize the unit just for you. The adjustable height armrests come with a “height memory stop” feature so you only set your armrest height once.

Yes.

The Standard UPWalker is 4'7" to 5'10" and the Large UPWalker is 4'10" to 6'5".

The heights for the armrests on the Standard UPWalker are 43.5" maximum and 32.5" minimum, and the heights for the armrests on the Large UPWalker are 49.5" maximum and 36" minimum.

For the Standard UPWalker you can weigh up to 300 lbs., and for the Large UPWalker you can weigh up to 350 lbs.

The sit-to-stand handles on the Standard UPWalker are 30" from the ground, the sit-to-stand handles on the Large UPWalker are 32" from the ground.

The rear wheels lock in place. The front wheels may be locked in place to keep the UPWalker going in a straight line.

Yes, and you can order an optional attachable flashlight/taillight if used at night.

The UPWalker enables you to walk with upright posture in a safer, more secure manner than with conventional walkers and rollators. Using the UPWalker gives you greater freedom and independence. The UPWalker has been shown in a research study to reduce back, wrist and lower limb pain and enable the user to walk farther with less effort.

A research study found that users of the UPWalker felt safer and more secure than they did with a walker or rollator.

The UPWalker has been shown in a research study to unload body weight from the lower limbs and reduce back and lower limb pain as a result. The upright armrests also reduce pain in the wrists and hands that can occur with traditional walkers and rollators, especially if you have arthritis.

Yes, physical therapists often encourage use of the UPWalker when assisted mobility is needed.

Many hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and physical therapists have found benefits with and use UPWalker products.

The Standard UPWalker weighs 23 lbs. and the Large UPWalker weighs 25.5 lbs.

The dimensions of the Standard UPWalker are 33.5" long (wheel base) x 23.5" wide (outside width), and the dimensions of the Large UPWalker are 36" long (wheel base) x 25.5" wide (outside width).

The inside width of the Standard UPWalker is 17", and the inside width of the Large UPWalker is 19".

The Standard UPWalker is 23.5" wide and will go through most doorways, and the Large UPWalker is 25.5" wide and will require wider doorways than the Standard unit.

The folded dimensions for the Standard UPWalker are 33.5" long x 10.5" wide x 37.5" high, and the folded dimensions of the Large UPWalker are 36" long x 10.5" wide x 40" high.

The dimensions of the seat on the Standard UPWalker are 18" wide x 11" deep, and the seat dimensions on the Large UPWalker are 20" wide x 13" deep.

The height of the seat on the Standard UPWalker is 20" from the ground, and the height of the seat on the Large UPWalker is 21" from the ground.

The wheel size on both of the standard and large UPWalkers is 8" in diameter.

The wheels on both the standard and large UPWalkers are made of soft, high-quality TPR rubber (not inflated).

The armrests on both the standard and large UPWalkers are made of a comfortable, foam polyurethane material that is easy to clean.

The dimensions of the box for the Standard UPWalker are 30" long x 9.5" wide x 40" high, and the dimensions of the box for the Large UPWalker are 32" long x 10.0" wide x 42.5" high.

The shipping rate for the Standard UPWalker is 33 lbs., and the shipping weight for the Large UPWalker is 36 lbs.

Yes, the UPWalker folds easily for storage and transport. It fits in the trunk or back seat of most cars.

We have found that the UPWalker fits in most cars, unless it is a very small compact car trunk. You can measure the inside of your trunk to be certain. Some people find it easier to place the UPWalker in the back seat of their four door car.

The UPWalker is designed for everyday use in the home or living facility. It will go through standard sized doorways and is easy to maneuver on a variety of surfaces. The UPWalker includes numerous features that make its use indoors comfortable, convenient and safe. The standard and large UPWalkers are longer and heavier than traditional rollators, however, and may not be suitable for use in some multi-level homes, small living quarters such as mobile homes and apartments.

The UPWalker works very well outdoors. With 8 inch wheels, a sturdy frame and reliable handbrakes, the UPWalker can be used safely on a variety of walking surfaces. The UPWalker includes a seat with backrest, personal item bag and beverage holder that will make your outdoor walking experience convenient and comfortable.

The UPWalker is ergonomically designed for user comfort. The UPWalker can be adjusted in several ways to personalize it to the user’s size and preferences.  Soft materials are used in the armrests and handholds for user comfort.

Optional items include the Luxury Personal Item Bag, Shopping Bag, Cane/Umbrella Holder, Smartphone Holder and Safety Flashlight/Taillight.

The UPWalker is sold as a cash pay product. You would need to check with your insurance provider to pursue reimbursement.

The UPWalker is sold as a cash pay product. You would need to check with your insurance provider to pursue reimbursement.

We suggest you speak with the administrator of your plan to determine coverage, but medically necessary items are typically covered.

Yes, your doctor can prescribe the UPWalker as medically necessary depending upon your diagnosis.

The UPWalker is a Class I device registered with the FDA. FDA approval is not required.

We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your UPWalker we will refund you the purchase price at the time of purchase. Return authorization must be made within 30 days of receipt. The unit must be returned in the original box provided, in “like new” condition and not damaged in any way. Some restrictions apply. Check out our Return Policy.

The UPWalker is covered from top to bottom with a one-year limited warranty. You can find out more information about the warranty on the Warranty page.