Tips for safe use of a Rollator
When you want to start using a rollator, it is essential that is properly adjusted. It's also crucial that you hold the rollator correctly. We are happy to inform you about the correct way to use a rollator and give you tips to allow you to go outside comfortably and safe.
Adjusting the rollator:
- Make sure the rollator is set to the correct height.
- Always check the brakes before use.
- Pay mind to brake cables that protrude.
How to set the Rollator to the correct height.
• Try to stand as upright as possible. Position yourself between the rear wheels and handles.
• Let your arms hang and try to relax your shoulders.
• The wrists much be at the same height of the handles.
• Slightly bend your elbows while holding the handles.
• Try to walk between the rear wheels and handles as much as possible.
What's the correct position of the hands?
Keep your fingers on the brake and the thumb on the inside of the handle. Should you make a mistake, you will automatically make a grabbing motion. Because your hands are placed alongside the brakes, you can squeeze them directly. If you held your hands around the handles, and you were to stumble, you unwittingly push the rollator away, and you will fall.
Technical adjustment
When you start walking, make sure that the latch against folding is securely locked. Most accidents occur due to the rollator bumping into the curb. If the rollator is not locked properly, it will fold. The hand and parking brake must also be adjusted properly. When the parking brake is applied, the device must be fixed and must not be able to be pushed away.
Using the Rollator
Below you will find some tips when you are using it:
Walking indoors
If you use the rollator indoors, make sure there is enough room to move. Remove loose cables, remove thresholds and rugs. If necessary, have a good deal of furniture moved. Always ensure adequate lighting in all areas. This way you can see where you are going. While walking, keep your feet between the space of the rear wheels and handles.
Getting up
If you want to get up from your seat, make sure that your rollator is on the parking brake at all times. Position the rollator close to your chair and never pull yourself up on the rollator. Lean forward well when standing up.
Sitting down
If you want to sit down from a standing position, then make sure that you turn as close as possible to the chair. Only sit down when you feel the chair against the back of your legs. Put the rollator on its parking function. Place your hands on the armrests of the chair and lean forward. Sit down softly.
Walking outside
You must lift your feet properly while walking. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes that offer a lot of support. Make use of wheelchair ramps as much as possible when approaching and descending pavements. And pay attention to lose sidewalk tiles!
Approaching and descending the sidewalk.
Fortunately, most pavements have an oblique threshold for getting on and off easily. Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that there is no threshold at all. If you want to get on the sidewalk, drive the rollator all the way up to the sidewalk and apply the brakes. Then take a small step backwards with one leg and tilt the front wheels of the rollator upwards in this movement. Then release the brake and push the rear tires against the sidewalk. Gently lower the front wheels and then place the rear wheels on the sidewalk. Then squeeze the brake and carefully step onto the sidewalk yourself. Do you want to descend from the sidewalk? Firstly, gently ride the rollator off the sidewalk. Then squeeze the brakes and carefully step off the sidewalk,
Sitting on the Rollator
When you're tired and there is no good chair or seat around you, feel free to rest on your device. Always put the device on the parking brake. Make sure you turn around near the walker. Firmly grasp the handles of the rollator. Lean forward and sit down slowly. When you're seated, your back must always face the walking direction.
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