Walkers and Rollators

Walker and Rollators

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Adult walkers consist of a metal frame that is designed to surround the body on three sides. When you move with an adult walker the frame helps to keep the body balanced and provides support. Walker are used by people with limited mobility due to degenerative disorders, injuries that make it difficult to move or as a part of the rehabilitation process after surgery. Walkers are available in different forms

1.without wheels,

2.with  wheels and

3.with 4 wheels also known as a rollator.

Wheels make a walker easier to move, but they can also reduce control of the device. Ask your doctor or health professional to help you choose the walker or rollator form that would be the safest choice for your needs.

If you suffer from limited mobility, concerns about falling may leave you feeling confined to your house. You may even be afraid to move around your home as you once did. Walkers and rollators can help you regain your confidence and mobility by providing support and helping you to maintain your balance when you're walking at home or on the go. Healthdexter.com carries a variety of walkers and rollators  to meet the mobility needs of nearly everyone.

Types of Walkers and Rollators

Adult Medical walkers come in different shapes ,forms and features. The different walker types are designed to meet the need of people with different conditions. People generally use the walker because of some condition or illness. However, it cannot be generalized and there are different troubles that people face. The following are the different categories of the Walkers.

• Walker without wheels – The standard or basic walker or the most common type of walker is a simple and lightweight, device without wheels. Basic walkers without wheel provides maximum stability to those who have the ability to lift the walker. These walkers  have legs that can be adjusted according to the user’s height. Standard Basic  walkers have a 3-sided frame that surrounds the user.Users are required to lift the frame and place it a little ahead of them, then take a careful step forward towards it and keep moving forward.
• walker with wheels

• Walker with 2 front wheels –This type is suited for users with lesser or no upper body strength. A walker with 2 wheels in the front end can be a convenient option. A rolling walker /walker with wheels can provide balance along with making walking easy, it helps the user move faster while still being grounded by the two back legs. the wheels in the front, allows the user to move forward without having to lift the entire walker ,unlike the one without wheels.
• Walker with 4 wheels /Rollator - This is the most agile type of walker, known as a rollator. The Rollators are quite like the wheeled ones but differ in great sense. These walkers have four wheels and offer a high amount of stability. The best part of the Rollators is that it has swivel wheels along with the hand brakes,providing safety,stability and agility.

FAQ'S -Walkers & Rollators ?

Everything you need to know about Walkers & Rollators! 

What is a Walker?

Walker is a device that consists of a metal frame that is designed to surround the body on three sides. When you move with an adult walker the frame helps to keep the body balanced and provides support. Walker are used by people with limited mobility due to degenerative disorders, injuries that make it difficult to move or as a part of the rehabilitation process after surgery. Walkers provide stability to those who need help walking due to a risk of falls or significant balance issues. With four legs, they offer firm support that you can place most of your body weight into rather than only one side like with canes. Most walkers are also foldable and easy to transport.

What is a rollator?

Rollators, or rolling walkers, are mobility devices with 3 to 4 legs and a broad base of support that provide stability for both sides of the body at once. They have wheels at the end of each leg for easy maneuverability and often feature a seat for a convenient place to rest.

Who need s a walker or rollator?

Anyone with significant balance or stability issues or with a high fall risk,may need a walker or rollator. A person recovering form surgery and requiring full body support also could be someone who need a walker or rollator. The person using a walker or rollator should have adequate upper body strength to lift or slide the walker or rollator.

What is the differnce between a walker and rollator?

A walker comes with wheels or no wheels,where wheels will be in the front end of the walker.A rollator is a device that has wheels on all its legs,wheather 3 or 4.Rollators let a user be more agile.The rollator normally comes with a seat ,hand brakes and a basket as standard.

 How To Use A Walker Safely ? – Tips & Advice

1. Height Adjustment

This is one of the most common errors that people make. The walkers should be adjusted in such a way that it reduces the stress on the shoulders and the back. However, in order to do it, you need to get the height adjustment feature of the walker right

The shoulders should be relaxed while the arms are at the grips of the walkers. The arms should also be quite relaxed and at a comfortable angle. It is best to have a 15-degree angle approximately for the best walking experience with a walker.

2. Walking

Walkers are designed to make walking easy and help a user regain independence. The best way to do it is follow these steps.

To know how to use a walker properly, you first need to understand how to stand in one. Make sure you note and practice the following points to ensure proper use of a walker -

• Step inside the walker and check your wrist height and elbow bend - while keeping the shoulders and arms relaxed and the back straight, the walker's grip shall align with creases of your palm, and the elbow should be at a 15-degree angle.
• Do not stand too far or too close to the walker. For the first step, move the walker half-a-step ahead and step ahead with the injured leg first.
• For the next step, put your other(good) leg slightly ahead of the injured one.
• Repeat the above steps until you're familiar with them, and you can gradually increase the length of your steps.
• Please keep your back straight and never lean in or out of the walker.

3. Sitting

One must back up and keep the hands on the walker till your back touches the chair. Then the hands should be used to take support from the arm of the chair. Once done, slowly lower into the chair.

All of these tips should be kept in mind to ensure that the walkers give you the best experience.

How to use a rollator?

WHILE WALKING

To properly walk with a rollator, follow these steps:

1. With the rollator in front of you, stand close and grip the handles. Ensure that you are balanced and centered between the rear wheels. 
2. Walk normally and with even steps. It is safest to put most of your weight on your legs, but keep your hands on the handles and use the rollator for support when needed.  
   
   
3. Use the brakes to keep the rollator close to you and moving at a steady pace.
4. To turn, take small steps to pivot your body, keeping the walker in front of you. The walker will turn with you. For tighter turns, engage the brakes on only one side. For example, when making a right turn, engage the right brake with the left break off.  
   
   

Do NOT use a rollator to go up or downstairs.

WHILE SITTING

To properly sit on your rollator, follow these steps:

1. Push down the brake levers to lock the breaks. This will ensure your safety, so the rollator does not roll out from under you.
2. With your back to the chair and legs close to the seat, balance yourself with your hands on both handles or both sides of the seat. 
3. Gently and slowly sit down. To maintain control, avoid sitting with too much force or too quickly.

To stand:

1. Make sure the brakes are still locked.
2. Scoot to the edge of the seat and plant your feet directly and firmly under you. 
3. Lean forward, grabbing the handles or seat to keep balanced and help yourself transfer the weight from your bottom to your feet. 
4. Slowly turn around and centre yourself between the rollator's rear wheels. When you feel balanced, you can unlock the brakes and start walking.