a walker for assisting persons with varying degrees of physical ability is provided with an adjustable strap . a user opens a portion of the walker and enters the walker , and then the user closes the portion of the walker to enclose himself or herself in the walker . the user is positioned over an adjustable strap , and the adjustable strap is in an extended position . the adjustable strap may then be retracted such that a seat disposed on the adjustable strap rises and contacts the user to bear at least a portion of the user &# 39 ; s weight .