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Why do they put tennis balls on some walkers?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

To increase friction: They can be helpful to increase friction and to decrease chances of slips and falls.

Dr Alves and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2013

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