For people with arthritis, even the smallest things in everyday life can be a challenge. This widespread joint disease not only causes great pain, but also severely limits patients' ability to move. In order to at least give sufferers back their mobility, special arthritis rollators have been developed that can be used both indoors and outdoors.
What makes a good arthritis rollator?
How do you recognize a good arthritis rollator? It is especially important that the walking aid gives arthritis patients stability, even outdoors on uneven terrain. Large wheels are particularly helpful in this regard. To ensure that the device can be pushed effortlessly, it should not be too heavy. Light materials such as carbon, aluminum or combinations of these are therefore suitable.
When buying an arthritis rollator, make sure that the model is easy to maneuver. This means that you can steer it without problems and that you have a sufficient turning circle.
The rollator should also have ergonomic handles. This relieves the strain on the hands, which are plagued by the disease, as well as on the wrist, elbow and shoulder joints.
indoor arthritis rollators
Arthritis rollators that are not too wide but have a compact frame are suitable for indoor use. This allows you to maneuver the rollator comfortably even in narrow rooms or hallways. The turning circle mentioned above plays an important role here. If possible, you should do a test drive in your own four walls to check whether it is sufficient for your spatial conditions.
Models with solid rubber wheels are also suitable for indoor use. Not only are they easy to clean and low-maintenance, they also run quietly and do not slip.
The VOCIC Z21 arthritis rollator is made of a carbon-aluminum combination, which makes the model light but still robust. The VOCIC Z62 Stride Mover arthritis rollator is also light and protects the joints thanks to its ergonomic design.
Arthritis Rollators for Outdoors
People with arthritis need additional stability on uneven outdoor surfaces. That's why rollators with a strong but not too heavy construction are particularly recommended. If the model is too light, shocks could cause accidents.
Since the design of the wheels also contributes significantly to stability, you should opt for larger wheels for outdoor use. The wide surface area of the wheels means that rollators ride more smoothly overall. This protects the joints and ensures greater safety.
The VOCIC Z52 is suitable as an arthritis rollator for outdoors . Thanks to its large front wheels, it runs smoothly, even on complex surfaces. Models such as the Z51 Shift Combo 2-in-1 arthritis rollator are also suitable as arthritis rollators for outdoors.
Conclusion
In order to enjoy movement and quality of life despite illness, it is important to choose a suitable arthritis rollator. Regardless of where it is used, the model should have ergonomic handles and a stable construction and be easy to push and turn. Therefore, take the time to test drive it before buying.
If you want to use the rollator mainly in your home or other indoor spaces, models with a compact design and a sufficiently large turning circle are suitable. Outdoors, you should choose devices that allow you to drive smoothly and safely even on uneven surfaces thanks to large wheels and a strong frame.
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Further reading: Which illnesses can be treated with a rollator? Overview of possible uses
