Should You Put Tennis Balls on a 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.

Is it safe to put tennis balls on a walker?

Tennis balls on walkers are unsafe, unsanitary and unattractive. They pick up and track germs, they make the walker unstable, they actually add to the wear and tear on the walker, and they are a disrespect to the person using the walker." ... You wouldn't put cut open tennis balls on the heels of your Manolos!"

How do I stop my walker from scratching the floor?

Walker tennis balls help walkers glide smoothly and protect floors. Walker tennis balls improve the gliding ability of your walker. We precut each ball for quick installation. Tennis balls glide smoothly over hard floor surfaces and carpeting, protecting flooring from getting scratched or worn down.