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User Guide – Rolling Walkers. Rev. A
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To turn around: stay within the width of the rollator even if you are slightly
behind it. Roll the walker around you without twisting your back – you should
always be facing the front of the walker.
The brakes can also be used in
manoeuvring the rollator. When turning, the user can apply the brake on the
side being turned towards, in order to achieve a tighter turning radius.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
GETTING OUT OF A CHAIR
Sunrise Medical recommends wherever possible, the use of a chair with a high
seat height and arms to assist you with standing up and sitting down more
easily.
1.
Have the rollator ahead of you with brakes parked
i.e. brake handles
pushed fully down with an audible click (see Figure 1)
2.
Move forward and sit as close to the edge of the chair as you feel
comfortable.
3.
Keep your feet as far under you as possible.
4.
Try to position your toes below the edge of the chair.
5.
Place both hands on the arms/seat of your chair OR one hand on the
chair and one hand on the rollator.
CAUTION
: Do not tip the rollator by placing too much weight on one side as
you start to stand.
1.
Lean forward until you feel some of your weight on your feet.
2.
Use your legs to stand as much as possible – your arms should only lift
what your legs cannot. Use your arms mostly to help keep your balance
as you stand.
3.
Do not walk forward until you have tested your balance and you feel
strong enough to walk.
4.
When ready, disengage the brakes
i.e. brake handles pulled up with an
audible click (see Figure 2)
