Rollator Running Freely
parkgate
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My brother in law has had a stroke and has also recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
He has problems with balance and his left leg can often drag or become unresponsive.
We have bought a rollator for him - but it it rolls very freely and can run away with him and he falls.
We we’re wondering whether there is a device that could be fitted to the wheels to cause drag so they don’t run so freely giving him more control.
Thank You.
Kind Regards,
He has problems with balance and his left leg can often drag or become unresponsive.
We have bought a rollator for him - but it it rolls very freely and can run away with him and he falls.
We we’re wondering whether there is a device that could be fitted to the wheels to cause drag so they don’t run so freely giving him more control.
Thank You.
Kind Regards,
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Dear Ami2301,
Yes weights are are a good idea we have even thought of putting a sponge under the hub to cause drag but I thought there may be a propriety device in existence - I wouldn’t have thought my brother in law is the only one in this situation.
How did you attach the weights?
I will ask him to speak to a physiotherapist although I don’t think he is having physiotherapy at the moment - a helpful suggestion.
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I had the same problem gave up on it cos it kept running away and I live on a steep hill.
There should be a device to hold the thing back.
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Hi @parkgate - I'm wondering if there's any chance you could return the rollator you've bought as you can get some with brakes . This one has dual action brakes so it can be slowed down, or stopped completely, but as he's had a stroke, might not work for him. Here its £89.99(with VAT relief) & free P & P. See: https://www.feneticwellbeing.com/x-cruise-folding-lightweight-compact-rollator. Also on ebay for £84.99. Worth looking around.
Certainly ask for physio advice if you can. See if they've got any he could 'test drive.'
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The Rollator has brakes but he cannot react in time when it starts go.
Looking in the Internet I notice some companies sell a locking bracket which I assume would prevent the wheels from swivelling off into the direction he doesn’t want to go which is part of the problem.
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A quick fix we used to do with inpatients was to use sandbags as weights (as Ami suggested), but this was using very basic rollators & walking was just on a flat surface, not any inclines. Sorry I haven't come across the locking bracket you mention.
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Yes good idea - never thought of that.
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Dear Ami2301,
I forgot to ask - what size ankle weights did you use?
Thank You.
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I'm seeing my physiotherapist this friday so I will ask him, I've forgotten as this was a year ago! He has a better memory than me0
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Dear Ami2301,
That would be helpful - I think it would make a big difference to his life if he could use the Rollator.
Thank You,
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Welcome to the community @parkgate! I'm so glad other members have been able to offer advice here. I hope the idea of weights work and it would be a good idea to ask a physio about this.
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Dear Ami2301,
Thank You for your efforts.
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Hi @parkgate, how are you getting on?
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Fine thank you - but we are still no further with the problem with free running Rollator.1
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Sorry you are no further @parkgate. Have you spoken to his physio or occupational therapist?
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