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Which Mobility Aid Is Right for You? Take the Quiz!

Take our joint mobility quiz and discover your perfect aid!

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Ron ConleyUpdated Aug 25, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper art quiz graphic with wheelchair, cane, and exercise icons on dark blue background for free mobility aid assessment

This what mobility aid is right for me quiz helps you choose the best support for your daily life - cane, walker, or wheelchair - based on how you move, your balance, and pain. You'll also do a quick mobility exercise check so you can spot gaps and feel safer. Not sure about a chair? Try the wheelchair fit quiz.

You have occasional knee pain but full weight-bearing ability and good balance. Which aid best supports you while keeping your hands free as much as possible?
Standard walker without wheels
Single-point cane
Axillary crutches
Transport wheelchair
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You cannot put any weight on your right foot for 6 weeks, but your left leg and hands are strong. Which mobility aid is most appropriate?
Quad cane
Hemi-walker
Knee scooter
Three-wheel rollator
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A rollator typically differs from a standard walker in which key way?
It is always heavier than a power wheelchair
It is designed only for stair climbing
It has wheels and often a seat with hand brakes
It cannot be used indoors
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Rollators provide a seat for resting between walking bouts but are not intended to bear significant body weight through the frame while walking.
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True
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You have arthritis in both hands and weak grip strength. Which handle style is most comfortable for a cane?
Ergonomic offset handle with soft grip
No handle, just a shaft
Straight wooden crook handle
Knob-style round handle
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You plan airline travel with a power wheelchair. Which battery type commonly requires special airline approval and securement?
Lithium-ion battery
AA alkaline batteries
Solar panel only
Lead-acid car battery removed from a vehicle
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For limited unilateral arm use after a stroke, which device often provides more stability than a cane but is lighter than a walker?
Trekking pole
Two crutches
Mobility scooter
Hemi-walker
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Your rollator feels like it gets away from you on slopes. Which adjustment helps control speed?
Tighten the brake cables to increase braking response
Lower the seat height to the minimum
Remove the hand brakes
Increase wheel size only
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A forearm crutch transfers load through the cuff and handle, reducing pressure on the axilla
False
True
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You want the lightest wheelchair to propel yourself indoors. Which frame is typically lightest?
Power wheelchair with captain seat
Rigid ultralight manual frame
Recliner wheelchair with elevating leg rests
Bariatric steel transport chair
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Your home has plush carpets and small thresholds. Which walker accessory most improves glide without tripping?
Soap on the feet
Tennis-ball or ski glides on rear legs
No rear tips
Metal spikes on all feet
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You have severe knee osteoarthritis and pain with standing over 2 minutes; upper body strength is low. Which aid best reduces weight through legs?
Standard walker with front wheels
Trekking pole
No aid, just wider shoes
Single cane
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In tight indoor spaces, which wheelchair drive configuration typically has the smallest turning radius?
Mobility scooter with long wheelbase
Mid-wheel drive power wheelchair
Front-wheel drive power wheelchair
Rear-wheel drive power wheelchair
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A platform crutch allows weight-bearing through the forearm when gripping the handle is painful
False
True
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You notice your rollator drifts to one side. What should you check first?
Wheel alignment and even brake tension
Bell location
Handlebar sticker placement
Seat color
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You need to self-propel long distances outdoors over mixed terrain and also fit into tight indoor spaces. Which hybrid approach is often most effective?
A large four-wheel scooter for tight kitchens
Manual ultralight wheelchair for daily use plus a detachable power-assist or freewheel for outdoors
Only a heavy hospital wheelchair for all settings
Two single-point canes carried together
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You experience frequent near-falls when turning quickly. Which exercise most specifically targets this?
Static wall sit only
Only seated ankle circles
Gradual pivot and head-turn drills with support and cueing
Max bench press
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A power wheelchair with tilt-in-space can improve pressure relief and posture management compared to a fixed-back chair
False
True
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You have spasticity and tend to scissor gait. Which device can help encourage step width and stability?
Office rolling chair
Narrow-base quad cane only
No device, just faster walking
Posterior walker with appropriate width and cueing
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For significant postural hypotension, the first strategy is to walk immediately after standing without pause
True
False
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Your Ideal Aid -

    Complete the what mobility aid is right for me quiz to pinpoint which support device aligns with your lifestyle and fitness goals.

  2. Evaluate Joint Flexibility -

    Use insights from the joint mobility quiz to measure your current range-of-motion and identify areas for improvement.

  3. Understand Mobility Assessment Principles -

    Interpret key elements of a mobility assessment test to make informed decisions about your mobility strategy.

  4. Compare Aid Options -

    Analyze the features and benefits of various mobility aids to select the best fit for your comfort and support needs.

  5. Develop Targeted Exercise Routines -

    Apply flexibility exercise quiz results to create personalized routines that enhance joint strength and prevent discomfort.

  6. Boost Confidence in Movement -

    Implement practical tips from the mobility exercises quiz to improve your daily mobility and increase your overall activity level.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Joint Flexibility Assessment -

    Learning to measure your range of motion with a simple goniometer is key in any joint mobility quiz, as recommended by the American Physical Therapy Association. Try the "Circle-Reach" trick: trace a semicircle with your arm and note angles to pinpoint tight spots.

  2. Muscle Strength Evaluation -

    In a mobility exercises quiz, hand-held dynamometers or the 30-Second Chair Stand Test (from the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity) give quick insights into lower-body power. Remember "5 Reps = Strength Clue" to gauge if you need a walker over a cane.

  3. Balance and Gait Analysis -

    The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control, helps you decide if you benefit from a rollator or basic crutches. Use the mnemonic "Stand, Walk, Return, Sit" to recall each TUG step in your mobility assessment test.

  4. Environment and Lifestyle Fit -

    Harvard Health highlights that stairs, uneven ground and home layout dictate whether a knee scooter or standard walker suits you best in a what mobility aid is right for me quiz. Sketch your daily route to visualize obstacles and match the aid to your routine.

  5. Regular Reassessment Tip -

    Following guidelines from the World Health Organization, repeat your flexibility exercise quiz and joint mobility quiz every 3 - 6 months to track progress. Keep a "Mobility Diary" log - date, scores, and notes - to celebrate improvements and adjust support tools.

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