The Rollator Walker- A Walking Assistance Device

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By Michelle Phillips


Apart from rolling walkers there are the standard walkers without wheels, built with telescoping aluminum supports, they are ideal for people whose injuries are not permanent. The standard walker is inexpensive and considered to be a 'throw-away' as once the injured are rehabilitated, they no longer need the walker. The rollator walker is designed for long term use by many permanently disabled people, and also for people whose balance is challenged by various reason including aging.

There is a growing number or rollator brands out in the market. Worldwide, there are numerous rollator products that are constantly and regularly rolled out and launched. There would not be much hassle finding and purchasing the best rollator brands. The prices are also made more competitive. Nowadays, the roller products that are out in the market are also made more efficient and more luring. People with walking disabilities are now provided with better and wider choice to secure such walking devices. It would be helpful to further know more basic facts about rollers before scouting across the market for such products.

More modern advances in the design have led to simple improvements such as wheels on the front of the stroller so that the user doesn't have to lift it off the ground, which is of great benefit to those with limited strength in their upper body.

Another advance in the design of strollers is the wheeled stroller which was invented in 1978 by the Swede Aina Wifalk, and also called "rollators." An essential part of the design of a wheeled stroller is the addition of brakes which can be operated by the use of levers on the handles. It enables the user to stop immediately and prevents the rollators from running away from them. The brakes can also assist in turning, as they can be applied on just the side to which the user is turning, allowing a much tighter turn to be made.

Seat Styles- Some seats are plastic while others are cushioned. The seats are manufactured in a variety of sizes. Some are wide with narrow depth, and others are squared. Wheel Size- Determine the different terrain usage. Larger wheels provide more stability. Most rollers are sold with 6 inches or 8-inch wheels.

How to use a roller- There is no question over the simplicity at how the roller is used. When the simple equipment was invented and initially distributed in Sweden during the 1980s, not many people pad attention. But as some walking disabled testifies for the usefulness and advantages of the roller, the need, demand and actual sales of the equipment rapidly accelerated.

The standard 4 legged strollers have become 4 wheel strollers that are loaded with the following features: hand brakes, seats, accessories such as baskets, horns and lights and can be folded to make them easy to store or bring with you.

Buying a roller- It is advisable that people with walking disorders use a roller. People who still have technical hopes to walking again are advised to take a roller instead of buying a wheelchair. That is because the roller is considered a guide that would help anyone re-learn the activity of walking.




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