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Joy Ours

Walking Frames & Zimmer Frames

Walking frames, also called zimmer frames, give steady support to people who are unsteady on their feet. Options include fixed and folding frames, frames with front wheels and skis, and gutter frames with forearm supports.

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Choosing walking frames

In short

A walking frame, or zimmer frame, is a four-legged frame you hold with both hands and move ahead of you as you walk. It suits people who need more support than a stick or rollator, and is mostly used indoors. Check the width of the frame against your narrowest doorway or hallway.

Types of walking frames
Fixed walking frameA rigid frame with four rubber-tipped legs that does not fold. You lift it forward with each step.Suits: People who use a frame every day at home and do not need to transport it.
Folding walking frameA frame that folds flat for storage, a car boot or travel, then locks open again for use.Suits: People who travel, visit family or need to store the frame out of the way.
Walking frame with wheelsTwo front wheels roll the frame forward, while skis or glides on the back legs slide on the floor.Suits: People with enough balance to push a frame, who find lifting one tiring.
Gutter frameA taller frame with padded forearm troughs and handgrips, on castors or skis. Some models have brakes.Suits: People who cannot take weight through their hands, often during rehabilitation with a physio.

How to choose walking frames

Questions about walking frames

Is a zimmer frame the same as a walking frame?

Yes. Zimmer frame is the everyday name many Australians use for a walking frame. Both mean a four-legged frame you hold with both hands and move ahead of you. Some have two front wheels, and plain ones without wheels are often called pick-up frames.

Should I get a walking frame with or without wheels?

A walking frame without wheels stays firmly in place when you lean on it, but you lift it with each step. A frame with two front wheels is pushed along, which many people find smoother and less tiring. Your physio can advise which suits your balance and walking pattern.

What is a gutter frame used for?

A gutter frame has padded forearm troughs, so weight goes through the forearms rather than the hands and wrists. It may suit people with sore hands or a weak grip, and is often used during rehabilitation. Gutter frames are usually set up by a physio for the person using them.

What are skis on a walking frame for?

Skis, or glides, are smooth caps fitted to the back legs of a walking frame in place of rubber tips. They let the frame slide along the floor while the front wheels roll, so you do not need to lift it. Skis wear down with use and can be replaced.

Buying walking frames through Joy Ours

Can I use NDIS or other funding for walking frames?

Often, yes. Joy Ours is a registered NDIS provider (No. 4053607206). We quote for every kind of NDIS plan, Support at Home, DVA, TAC and workers’ compensation. We also sell to private buyers. Your plan or scheme decides what it pays for. Costly or complex items may need an OT’s advice first. How funding works.

Why is there no price on the website?

We check that the item suits you, then price it for your funding: NDIS, Support at Home or private. Add products to a price request and the quote appears in your customer portal. Or send your OT’s report and we quote everything in it. Quotes from OT reports.

Can I see or try walking frames before I buy?

Yes. Visit our showroom in Mount Waverley (Melbourne) or Edwardstown (Adelaide) by appointment. We also offer free home trials on selected equipment. Ask about a trial.

How is it delivered?

We aim to send your order within 3–5 business days of confirming it. We deliver Australia-wide. Our team can deliver and set up larger equipment. Shipping policy.