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Rollators are medically designed walkers for ambulation of mobility deprived patients. The patients, who are feeble, anemic or unable to walk because of joints diseases, are recommended rollators to recover mobility to some extent. With the rollators, they can regain their movements without much help. Though, these rollators are not guarantee to the complete health but can be real useful aid to help them get back in practice of walking. Rollators come in different size, types and for different medical specialty groups. For obese patients, three wheel rollator is best and ideal choice. The structure of this bariatric rollator is same except the added third wheel. It is lightweight so that an obese patient can easily walk it along. Generally, bariatric rollators are made of aluminum and durable. These have extra wide cushioned seat so that a patient can rest upon it when he is tired. These have big wide tires which are resistant against puncture and capable to give ride on any smooth terrain. For patients with higher level of immobility can also use four wheeled rollator which is designed to provide more stability. Accessories like tote bag, basket and tray do not come with a rollator. You have to pay for them, if you need them. Some of the mobility aid manufacturers such as Invacare, Drive and Guardian offer some accessories such as storage bags along with the rollator. Some optional accessories include travel bag, cup holder, walker bag and flashlight. These can be folded and adjusted in the back seat of the car. With loop brakes you can control the speed and lock the wheels. Steel made three wheel rollator can handle the weight capacity of 300 lbs. The height of the handle can be adjusted accordingly. These specially designed rollators are highly maneuverable and portable. The bariatric rollators are very safe and easy to operate. These are designed keeping obese patients in mind. The handles are comfortable and provide easy grip. The handle bars have nice space to hold fingers. Assisting in ambulation of obese patients, these mobility aids are great devices to help people to not only gain their movement but also confidence back.
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