4 Wheel Rollator

Fall prevention using a 3 or 4 wheeled rollator is desired. I am interested in a comparison of the safety of these two devices.

I have a four wheel walker with handles to push with. It also has hand brakes and a seat on it so you can sit down and rest. Most of these have a small wire basket that can be attached to the front of the walker if you need it, as in shopping. Ask your doctor for a prescription for one of these and if you have medicare or insurance, they will probably pay for it. I think they are about $100.00. By the way, it does fold up so you can transport it via auto. Good luck.

2007-11-11 17:18:25 by Bruce W

manueverability and also stability between the 3-wheel and the 4-wheel different styles of rollators available today. I am leaning toward the 3-wheel style only because it looks less medically debilitating and cumbersome. But, I want to know if anyone has tried both and, if so, which did they find safer and prefer?? The two different models I am considering are:

3-wheel rollator:

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a sp?pid=167288&catid=10&brand=503 81&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=10& ;trxp2=167288&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&am p;btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND

4-wheel rollator:
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a sp?pid=167271&catid=58721&trx=GF I-0-PLP&trxp1=58721&trxp2=167271 &trxp3=1&trxp4=1&btrx=BUY-GF I-0-PLP

BOTTOM LINE: 1. Which is safest?
2. Sturdier?
3. Easy to maneuver around corners?

Thanks !!

safest 4 wheel rollator
sturdier 4 wheel rollator
easy to maneuver probably 3 wheel

2009-03-28 18:06:16 by PUNNY POETRESS

Price: $142.90 $89.13

No Assembly Required
Supports up to 250 pounds
Has loop brakes