Why Do We Say a Wheeleo® and not THE Wheeleo®?

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One might spontaneously think it should be the Wheeleo®, by analogy with a cane. But this is precisely where the essential distinction lies: the Wheeleo® is not a cane, it’s a one-handed walker.

And this difference changes everything.

A Walking Aid… Of a Different Category

Unlike a cane, the Wheeleo®:

  • offers constant support, without the need to lift it with each step,
  • provides the stability sensations of a walker,
  • accompanies movement with fluidity,
  • allows for a more natural and secure walk.

It is not used like a cane, it does not behave like a cane… because it is not a cane.

A Hybrid Concept, but Clear Logic

The Wheeleo® is akin to a modern variant of the walker. It retains its effectiveness while gaining in practicality and compactness. It allows patients to have permanent support while keeping one hand free, which represents a major asset for daily autonomy.

This is why we say A Wheeleo®:
Because we’re talking about a one-handed walker, designed to meet the specific needs of many patients in rehabilitation.

An Innovation that Changes the Dynamic

In a care journey, the choice of walking aid is not just a matter of comfort or preference. It directly influences:

  • the fluidity of walking,
  • the stability,
  • the functional progression,
  • and ultimately, the quality of life.

The Wheeleo® doesn’t replace a cane, it offers something different. A more suitable alternative in certain cases, particularly in post-stroke, geriatrics, or neurology.


Key Points
The Wheeleo® is not a redesigned cane.
It’s a new type of walker, designed to adapt to the real needs of patients and the demands of the field.

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Geoffroy Dellicour

Geoffroy Dellicour est kinésithérapeute au Centre Hospitalier Neurologique William Lennox (Belgique) depuis plus de 20 ans. Il est le concepteur du Wheeleo®. Il a une sérieuse expérience en rééducation. Il est passionné par l'innovation et la rééducation de la marche.

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