Rollator walkers are meant to provide support to the upper body. Rollator walkers have wheels and a brake system. People with problems in walking makes use of these rollators because they help them to move easily and also with reduced fatigue.

Rollators can be customized and accessorized based on the needs of the user which makes walking easier than an ordinary walker. Normal rollators are lifted with each step which requires energy, coordination and strength. Rollators can move with ease on the ground whether outdoors in doors.

Rollators can be folded for easy storage or transportation on a mobility scooter, in a car or however you travel. You are also advised to contact a health care provider, your doctor or physical therapist as to which is the best selection for you and the characteristics you may go for when purchasing rollators or any mobility item. It is important to know about the rollators and also what are your options.

Make sure that the rollator of your choice is aimed in carrying you and also any other item that you may wish carry on it. If your rollator is damaged through any form misuse by the user, manufacturers warranty will not be accepted. The rollators frame can either be made of aluminum or steel in which case steel is stronger but heavier.

Rollators made using steel are generally less costly. Aluminum is lighter and stronger but is more expensive than steel. Rollators which are made of aluminum can weigh as little as 12lbs. You may hardly come across aluminum rollators a good example is one with a capacity of 500lbs if you needed one with a higher weight ability.Make sure that rollator is correctly sized for your height.

Rollators cable brakes are similar to the ones that are normally found in bicycles. When stopping rollators you should fully squeeze the breaks handle. The rollators handle should be changeable in order to customize it to your comfort and tallness. Persons having disabled arms or arthritis may have problems in squeezing the brakes well. Its brakes should be operated and reached easily without straining.

The pressure breaks in rollators is used with ease since when you apply them, they result in stopping of forward motion. The setback with this break is that a lightweight individual may not be able to exert enough weight to stop and a heavy weight person may exert enough force for it to stop even when they did not want it to stop. If you need a seat for sitting, make certain you fit well. Rollators are required to have handles with adequate space between them to enable you to sit.

Buy combination rollator walkers for instance 2 in 1 that have seats and removable footrests in case you want to be using it as a transport chair. Rollators have three or four wheels in which case a four wheeled rollators is more stable and does not require much effort when pushing while three wheeled rollators moves simply in an area with obstacles. A high quality 2 in 1 rollators may be found in Graham Field, Medical Field and Karmen.