What Is a Rollator?
A rollator is sometimes called a "wheeled walker" but is different from a 2-wheeled walker. It consists of a frame with three or four large wheels, handlebars, and a built-in seat. It is mainly used for patients who need a walker only for balance but not for weight-bearing.
If your condition requires you to stop and rest often, a rollator could be a better choice for you. Whereas a walker has no seat, a rollator with a seat and a crossbar for back support allow the user to stop and rest when needed.
Rollators also have accessories that can be purchased, such as baskets to hold a shopping bag.
Types of Rollators
There are several types of rollators that meet different needs.1 Some of these features can be found together, within the same rollator. Consider the benefits and shop until you find the one that has everything you need.
As with walker features, many features available to rollators are not mutually exclusive. You can have a rollator that has height-adjustable handles, height-adjustable seat, and hand brakes.
Height-Adjustable Rollator
A rollator can have a seat and handlebars that can adjust in height. Some of them have enough range to be sold as both an "adult" and "youth" model. |
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