Determining the Correct Handle Height
Stand upright behind the rollator with your arms hanging at your side and both feet in line
with the rear wheels. Adjust the height of the rollator legs so that the rollator handles are
even with your wrists. This should create a 20 to 30 degree bend in the elbow when using
the rollator.
How to walk with a rollator
1. Hold the handles with your ngers resting around the handbrake in the squeezing position.
This position will allow you to quickly stop the rollator or control your speed if necessary
by squeezing the handbrake.
2. Roll your rollator slowly forward so that the rear wheels are a few inches ahead of your
body.
3. Step forward and place one foot in line with the rear wheels.
4. Maintaining a steady roll forward, place your other foot in line with the rear wheels.
5. Determine a pace that is comfortable and allows you to place each step in line with the
rear wheels.
To Prevent Tipping Over when Sitting
Distribute weight evenly on the seat. DO NOT lean on one side of the rollator.
Both feet should rest at on the ground.
DO NOT support your full body weight on the handles when attempting to sit down.
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