Tuesday 26 September 2017

The Rollator Walker- A Walking Assistance Device

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.

Height Size- There are minimum and maximum height ranges for roller handles. Most manufactures recommend the handle height be adjusted to wrist height level while standing upright. Some rollers are adjusted at the handle bars while other are adjusted at the leg extensions by pressing a snap button. Floor to Seat Height- Ensure your feet are flat on the floor while seated. This will provide more stability during the sitting and standing up phase.

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.

Thus, to simplify the definition, a roller is a machine or equipment that is used to serve as a guide as a user mobilizes himself or herself. Every roller comes with small wheels, about three or four, to help the equipment move around more smoothly and more effectively.

Folding Style- Four-wheel rollers have two different folding styles. Some fold up vertically, and others fold similar to a stroller. This type of roller has two side panels with press down paddle folding release mechanism. Frame Material- Rollers are generally made of two types of materials, aluminum, and steel. Aluminum rollers are lighter and usually associated with individuals weighing less than 250 pounds. The steel rollers weigh more but cost less than aluminum rollers.

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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