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mrsD 01-30-2011 04:29 PM

We get this catalog and it sometimes has rolators in it.

I don't know which types are the best...but sometimes these look nice... they are close outs...

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/?SC=WIG20001

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/brow...efined&DL=QSP3

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/brow...efined&DL=QSP5

Try Overstock.com too.... that is where I got my nice chair cushion! It made a huge difference in my legs since being on the computer was "killing me"...

Here is overstock's page:
http://www.overstock.com/Health-Beau...8/product.html

They have $2.95 shipping on any order! That is a good deal!

Maybe would make a nice Mother's Day gift?

BTW this is my cushion:
http://www.overstock.com/Health-Beau...tml?rcmndsrc=5

Kitty 01-30-2011 04:57 PM

Thank you for those sites, MrsD. I looked at all of them. Overstock has a good price on the rollator. I'm going to seriously think about it. It would be nice to know I have it here just in case I do need it one day.

Snoopy 01-30-2011 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitty (Post 739954)
My gait is horrible. And, strangely enough, using my cane makes it even worse! Sometimes it seems like the cane makes it harder to walk...if that makes any sense.

Kelly, I don't like canes for the reason stated above. From my own expereinces and watching others it appears canes cause you to walk incorrectly. Having said that I did have a PT tell me I was using the cane correctly.

I prefer to use Trekking Poles. Your gait is much more natural and Trekking Poles offer more stability than canes...imo.

As far as your leg giving out --- try working with a PT.

mrsD 01-30-2011 06:22 PM

I also use a trekking pole outside, and on stairs. It is light and higher grip...and really helps. But I don't have MS, I have spinal arthritis and PN.

It is much easier to walk using a pole than a cane IMO.

It is even easier on the hands...which bother me alot.

I got mine at Dunham's for $15.00... The rubber tips do wear out and you need to buy new ones.


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