3 tips for correctly adjusting rollators
Depending on the area of use, it is important to find the right rollator for you or your relatives. Should it only be used inside buildings, e.g. care facilities - or should it be used for shopping and leisure to increase mobility? Regardless of the use for which a rollator is is intended - there are a few things to consider when making your selection. These include factors such as weight, tires, easy storage options, material quality and, above all, the available accessories.
The selection is large, questions about load capacity, adjustment options and safety are important decision factors for the future user. Because everyone has their own individual needs for this important support in everyday life. What should you consider in order to choose a Rollator to adapt to your body and your everyday life?
Good stability, low weight and smooth running are the most important features of a good rollator . Whether in use or folded up at home, folding or tipping over should be impossible. Pay attention to the workmanship, especially on the frame and the screw connections. If stairs have to be climbed, a low weight is also a decisive advantage - it should not exceed a weight of 8 kg. Since seniors' strength decreases over time, smooth-running wheels also play a role on poor floor coverings.
In principle, all rollators height adjustable to suit the user, but there are also special models for very small/very tall people or heavy people. A rollator should therefore be adjusted exactly to your size.
Overcome everyday obstacles
Unevenness such as paving stones shakes the user due to the lack of shock absorbers - softer tires can help. The wheel size also reflects comfort to a certain extent - larger tires increase ease of movement and do not pass every pebble onto the handles. But they also help to better overcome entrances to shops that are not completely lowered.
However, stepped entrances or the entrances to local transport such as buses or trams are more difficult to master. To overcome these obstacles, the right technique for tipping and the right stabilization using the brake are required. Rollators also slip on very slippery surfaces, such as in buses and trains, they slip when braking or cornering. To ensure that you can use them safely, you need to practice several times. In rollator training courses, which are also offered regionally, you can find out more tips and tricks for using your walking aid. There are offers tailored to specific topics, for example overcoming barriers in your own home, assistance when using public transport or preventing falls by using rollators correctly.
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