Blog The advantages of using an upright walker over a rollator walker

People with disabilities and physically weakened people cannot do without a walker for the disabled, which is intended for adults. They are especially suitable for those who are sick with a serious illness or have suffered from it, the recovery time after traumatic situations, surgery is passing. They are mainly used by elderly people who have reduced physical activity.

What are the true Benefits of an Upright Walker:

Compared to crutches, these devices are more efficient and comfortable. This is possible thanks to their extensive support base. An elderly person or a disabled person walks on them much more confidently. To do this, he does not need outside help, which does not cause him to fear falling.

Walkers for disabled people can speed up your rehabilitation. Together with them, the load on the area of ​​the legs and spine is reduced and ideally distributed. A stroke patient who has been bedridden for a long has weakened muscle tone and needs walking devices.

For safety and convenience, it is important to purchase a walker that is lightweight, reliable, and tailored to your individual needs. You can use them in a medical facility, at home, or walking down the street.

With a walker for the disabled, the older person is better able to stay upright and, therefore, less likely to be injured or injured. In addition, there is now a large selection of these products. The disease can select those that the person is sick with. Also, with their help, you can develop the leg muscles because, during movement, the load will be distributed evenly, which protects the patient from excessive muscle fatigue and congestion.

Types of Walkers and where does up walker fit?

Walkers on wheels: The wheeled walkers are equipped with a front pair of wheels, and the rear legs are on legs—a combination of ease of walking and stability. Facilitate the movement of a person because there is no need to rearrange the walker; push it. This saves energy and increases the comfort of movement. They are also called pusher walkers. Most models are equipped with a folding mechanism, which significantly saves space during transportation and storage and increases the convenience of their movement.

1. Rollators

The rollators are equipped with wheels on all supports. On them, you can move at speed familiar to a person without losing stability and reliable support. For safe movement, there are brakes: drum at the handles and foot brakes on the wheels. Thanks to this, you can firmly fix the position of the rollator at any time and use it as static support. They are also called gurney walkers. Models of rollators without additional supports (without elbow supports, seats, or axillary supports) are suitable for people who are confident enough to move independently.

Types of Rollators: Simple Rollators (Without Additional Supports)

• Rollators With Seat And Bag
• Three-Wheel Rollers
• Walker Stroller

The most common rollators with a seat and a bag. A very convenient model: in combination with the mobility of a conventional rollator, a person can sit down and rest at any time, having previously fixed the wheels with brakes. And in the bag, you can put personal items or groceries in the store, so your hands will remain free. Perfect for people who can walk independently without additional body support but get tired quickly.

Another type of rollator with maximum maneuverability and ease of movement is the three-wheeled rollator. The same rollators with a bag, but on tricycles with wheels, which increases maneuverability and ease of control.

A stroller walker has been developed especially for disabled and elderly people with weakened bodies. The combination of a wheelchair and walkers makes them a versatile means of transportation for people with difficulty walking independently. The wheelchair can change its configuration to a "more independent" device - a rollator with a soft seat and four wheels with two brakes, equipped with two bags, adjustable to the dimensions of the user or accompanying person with the height of the handles, adjustable height of the removable footrests.