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Old 04-01-2015, 02:09 PM
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I use a rollator (4 wheeled walker) and it's been GREAT! I have the Nova Zoom 18 (they come in different heights up to 24 but I use the 18 because I am only 5 ft tall). This allows me to keep a great deal of weight off my leg (left one has RSD), has a seat for me to sit on when I need a rest, a bag under the seat allowing me to carry things, and is great at keeping people from bumping into me. It folds up very compactly and is easy for me to lift in and out of my car. Because the bag is fabric, it does not need to be removed before folding (though anything in it does need to come out).

The rollator is VERY easy to push and has great breaks that you can even lock if you need it to stay in one spot for a while. I have also been know to sit and "scoot" while in the chair when I just couldn't walk any more. I also kneel on the seat quite frequently when I just need to take all the weight off of my feet or need to use both hands (like washing the dishes).

I ordered mine off amazon and like my particular model because of the height and also for the larger wheels that work better on uneven surfaces. It cost me about $120 on amazon. You can get one at the local pharmacy too...they may not be as good but are about half that price. There are also other models on amazon that are half the price. I know some places that rent scooters also rent rollators if you wanted to try one out before buying and don't know anyone who has one.

My rollator has really been a life saver in terms of allowing me to continue to live my life with just some minor adjustments to HOW I do things.
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