A rollator is not just an aid for older people. Patients with various illnesses can benefit from the support of a rollator in their everyday lives. For many illnesses, a rollator enables mobility in everyday life and help in various situations. This article gives an overview of the illnesses for which the use of a rollator is recommended.
Rollator diseases: It is useful for these diseases
There are many illnesses that lead to mobility restrictions. This may be because joints become inflamed, illnesses mean that movements can no longer be carried out in a coordinated manner or the circulation no longer works properly. People with the following illnesses in particular can benefit from the wide range of rollator applications:
- Neurological diseases such as Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis
- joint diseases such as arthritis or osteoarthritis
- Cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure or COPD
- osteoporosis
- stroke
- post-polio syndrome
- dementia
The different rollator applications at a glance
How people use the rollator when they are ill varies. Some people only need the rollator when they want to cover long distances. Other people also need the support of a rollator in their own home. Fortunately, there are many different ways to use the rollator and it varies depending on the model.
Rollator for pain: A relief in everyday life
Many of the diseases mentioned are accompanied by pain and limitations. A rollator can make everyday life much easier. It supports the entire musculoskeletal system and can therefore reduce or prevent pain. People who were previously unable to walk long distances without pain are suddenly much more flexible and mobile. Those affected report a great improvement in their quality of life and independence. In the case of joint diseases, a rollator reduces the strain on the painful joints. This leads to more freedom from pain and self-confidence.
Rollator as support for cardiovascular diseases
Circulatory diseases often lead to reduced resilience. Those affected tire quickly and have difficulty walking long distances without support. In such cases, a rollator can make everyday life much easier. It supports those affected when walking and allows them to take breaks at any time. It does not matter whether the patient is suffering from heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In both cases, a rollator with a seat is a practical aid in everyday life.
Rollator applications: Support for muscle diseases
Muscle diseases often affect young people. Muscular dystrophy, for example, leads to a progressive weakening of the muscles. A rollator can help those affected to be able to move around independently for as long as possible, even if the strength of the muscles steadily decreases.
Conclusion: Use a rollator when you are ill
Using a rollator when ill can make everyday life much easier for those affected and improve mobility. For some people, a rollator makes it possible (again) to leave their own four walls. A rollator therefore contributes to independence - at any age. A rollator offers safety, reduces the risk of falls and makes everyday activities possible again.
Which rollator is suitable depends on how it is used. People who spend a lot of time outdoors need a different rollator than people who mainly use it to move around their own home. The selection of a suitable model should be done together with doctors or therapists in order to optimally adapt the aid to the patient.
Further reading: The best arthritis rollators for indoors and outdoors
