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Walking Aids With Wheels
Walking aids with wheels are known as Rollators.
If you are looking for walking aids with wheels ( Rollator), you’ve probably noticed a huge choice.
How do you know which one is best for you? Being one of my favourite mobility aids and something I advise people on daily, it’s fun to write this post for you.
Which Rollator is best for me?
Ask yourself these 2 questions;
- Do I need to lift it into a car myself?
- Where am I planning on using it?
- Is boot space or storage space an issue?
- How much am I prepared to spend?
This is a good starting point. Rollators appear to come in various shapes and sizes, however, they are similar in size with differing styles, making them appear different.
Carbon Fibre Walking aids with wheels.
As I say to my customers. “The lighter the rollator, the heavier the price tag!”
Carbon fibre rollators weigh between 5 /9 kg in total, making them the lightest available.
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Saljol (pronounced Sal – Yol) Rollator
These are beautiful rollators. You get what you pay for. You can feel the engineering quality and manufacturing. This model comes with ergonomic cork handles, which are anti-microbial and fungal. This keeps the handles comfortable and hygienic, especially in the heat.
This Saljol also features grind brakes on each tyre. This feature helps people with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. It allows you to apply more friction to the rear wheels, which slows the rollator for people who shuffle when they walk. There’s also a pushdown brake on both handles.
The Saljol rollator weighs only 5.8kg and folds neatly for transportation and storage. It has a perching seat and a shopping bag for comfort and convenience.
All-Terrain Wheeled Walking Aids
Three-Wheeled Rollators
Three-wheeled rollators are cheaper and smaller, but are designed primarily for indoor use.
I advise customers against buying these for outdoor use as the front wheel can get caught on uneven ground and may even cause you to trip.
Measuring the User
One size does not fit all! You need to ensure your rollator is the correct fit for you. If the handles are too low, you will stoop. Too high, your shoulders will feel it. You also need to sit comfortably on the seat with your feet on the ground.
[…] However, I am not a fan of the walking stick. I am definitely more in favour of a good quality wheeled walker or rollator. I find them far more stable. They encourage an even distribution of weight and have a seat so you […]