THE COST OF A HART WALKER
 

The cost of the Hart Walker per child is dependent on the number of years the child is in the Walker.  Most children would be able to be fitted with a Walker from the age of three years onwards.  They would grow out of the Walker when their leg length exceeds 84cm (usually around the age 12).

The cost is broken down into two components:

Initial Costs -
Purchase of the Hart Walker
International Freight
Purchase of Orthopaedic Shoes
Orthotist fee - Assessment, measuring, fitting and adjustment sessions for 12 months

TOTAL: $6,620

(This cost may vary depending on the exchange rate.)

The cost for every year thereafter that the child is in the Walker including:

·         Regular monitoring and adjustments by Orthotist

·         Regular monitoring and adjustments by Physiotherapist

·         Replacement Orthopaedic Shoes

·         Replacement parts when required

TOTAL:  $1000 per annum

We have been working on a six year span for a child to be in a Walker. This equates to $11,620 for the individual child's program that includes the first year costs and five subsequent years of monitoring.

February 2008