A caregiver measures the heart rate of an elderly patient. Studies show that a walker can help COPD patients walk longer and more easily outdoors. However, not all lung patients benefit from using a walker. Doctors recommend considering the patient's needs, daily use and comfort when choosing a walker.
Lung patients have limitations in their daily activities, such as shortness of breath, fatigue and difficulty walking for long periods. COPD patients often use oxygen cylinders or inhaled medications to open their airways, but the disease is incurable. Their daily mobility is often limited.
Although there is no cure for COPD, you can minimize the impact of the disease on your life through changes in diet and exercise. Dietary changes, such as adopting a ketogenic diet, quitting smoking and drinking, and getting regular exercise recommended by your doctor, can help manage the condition.
What is a rollator?
If you experience shortness of breath when shopping or walking, you may need a foldable walker with a seat. This type of walker usually has a sturdy frame with four wheels, handles, and a built-in seat. Rollators are usually foldable, lightweight, and come with a seat. People can push it in front of them while they walk. Rollators can also have baskets for personal items.
7 Benefits of a Rollator with Seat for COPD Patients
- Suitable for indoor use A rollator with a seat can greatly improve the daily life of COPD patients. Due to their compromised respiratory system and inadequate oxygen supply, everyday activities are often exhausting. Choosing a rollator with a seat can help you with everyday tasks such as simple housework, cooking, getting around, receiving guests, taking medication and using equipment.
- Provides a Seat for Outdoor Activities For outdoor activities like picking up prescriptions, walking, shopping, and other ventures, this walker offers a built-in seat to rest when you're tired. It also folds easily and stores in the trunk to make longer trips easier.
- Extends your walking distance The rollator provides stable support, which helps COPD patients maintain balance and reduces physical effort when walking, thereby reducing fatigue. When you feel tired or short of breath, you can sit down and rest, which prevents overexertion and allows for longer walking times and distances.
- Easy to carry and store Patients with severe COPD symptoms may experience increased shortness of breath, fatigue, coughing, increased mucus production, swollen legs, difficulty taking deep breaths, and shortness of breath when performing simple tasks. They may need to carry medications and an oxygen tank with them at all times. Rollators often have storage space to store these essentials, making it easier to carry everything you need with you.
- Improves overall mobility and independence A rollator with seat can significantly improve the overall mobility and independence of patients with lung disease. It enables greater participation in daily activities, promotes physical activity and helps maintain a sense of independence and control over one's lifestyle.
- Beneficial for physical health and rehabilitation According to a study by the NIH on regular walking and pulmonary rehabilitation, participating in regular exercise such as walking after completing rehabilitation can slow the decline in health-related quality of life, improve self-efficacy for walking, and reduce the progression of shortness of breath during daily activities. A walker with a seat can provide more support to muscles during exercise and make it easier to stay active.
- Improves mental wellbeing More outdoor activities and social interactions can help improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and alleviate symptoms of depression. Using a rollator allows patients to participate in social activities more confidently, increasing their self-esteem and overall life satisfaction.
What is the best rollator with seat for COPD patients from VOCIC?
Z21 Ergonomic foldable 4-wheel rollator
This is VOCIC's ultra-cost-effective rollator with seat. It has recently been upgraded with several new features, including an arm-supporting backrest and an ergonomically designed seat, increasing comfort and safety. It supports the highest weight among current rollators, up to 136 kg.
- Weight: 8.78 kg
- Load capacity up to 136 kg
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- All-terrain, ideal for lawn, gravel, marble, wood, etc.
- Foldable
- High stability
Z51 Shift Combo 2-in-1 Rollator - Transport Chair
This rollator with seat can also be used as a transport chair, meaning someone else can push you if needed. Made from lightweight aluminum, the lightest rollator supports up to 136kg and features adjustable handles, a padded seat and a fold-down backrest that can also be used as a rollator.
- Weight: 10.4 kg
- Large, durable wheels for indoor and outdoor use
- Practical accessories such as a cup holder and a stick holder
- Foldable
- Two models: rollator and transport chair
Conclusion Patients with ALS can alleviate symptoms by adjusting their diet and exercising appropriately. Dietary changes, such as adopting a ketogenic diet or using a walker to assist with mobility, can help manage the condition.
