VS Wheeleo® Rollator

The Rollator, an Effective Aid… But Especially Outdoors

The choice of a walking aid primarily depends on the environment in which it is used. While the rollator is ideal for moving outdoors, it can quickly become cumbersome and limit autonomy at home.

The rollator is particularly suitable for outdoor use because it offers:

• Permanent support on the ground, without the need to be lifted.
• Enhanced stability, thanks to its wide support base.
• Support for both hands, improving balance and safety.
• Large wheels, facilitating movement on uneven surfaces such as cobblestones or gravel.
• Storage space, often equipped with a basket or bag.
• An integrated seat, allowing for a break in case of fatigue.

These advantages make it an effective tool for long distances and rough terrain, but are they always relevant inside a home?

Why is the Rollator less Suitable Indoors?

In a more confined environment like a home, the rollator can quickly become constraining. Here’s why:

• It’s too bulky to easily move between furniture or in narrow hallways.
• It occupies both hands, limiting interactions with the environment (carrying an object, opening a door…).
• It sometimes offers too much assistance: indoors, distances are shorter and walking is less tiring.
• The floor is stable and walls or furniture are often accessible for support. Such extensive support as a rollator provides is therefore not always necessary.
• It lacks maneuverability, which complicates movement in small spaces like the bathroom or kitchen.

What Alternatives for Moving Indoors?

When a person uses a rollator outdoors, several options are available for indoor movement:

• Continue to use the rollator, despite its bulk.
• Use a classic cane, which must be lifted with each step and easily falls when leaned against furniture.
• Use nothing, which leads to leaning on furniture and increases the risk of losing balance.

These solutions have drawbacks that can compromise comfort and safety of indoor movement.

The Wheeleo®: a more Suitable Alternative for Indoors

Faced with these limitations, the Wheeleo® positions itself as an ideal solution for indoor movement. It offers constant support, like a rollator, but with more flexibility and maneuverability.

Why Choose the Wheeleo® for Indoor Use?

• Sufficient support without being too bulky: it provides constant support, suitable for short distances and flat floors.
• One free hand to interact with the environment: it allows opening a door, carrying an object, or pouring a glass of water while remaining stable.
• Great maneuverability: lighter and more compact than a rollator, it allows easy movement in confined spaces.
• It stands on its own: it doesn’t fall when released, avoiding the inconveniences of a classic cane.
• Continuous and smooth support: unlike a cane that must be lifted with each step, the Wheeleo® naturally accompanies the movement.

Conclusion: an Aid Designed for Daily Life

The rollator remains an excellent solution for outdoors, but indoors, it can quickly become a constraint. Conversely, the Wheeleo® provides a perfect balance between stability, practicality, and freedom of movement.

Looking for a more suitable alternative for moving around at home? Discover the Wheeleo® today.