The walker offers permanent support on the ground, so there’s no need to lift it when you’re on the move. Thanks to its wide support base, it is particularly stable. It can be supported with both hands, ensuring greater stability for the user. Equipped with large wheels, it is perfectly suited to uneven terrain such as gravel or cobblestones. Practical, it often comes with a bag or basket for carrying personal belongings. What’s more, some models allow you to sit down for a break, and brakes are integrated for optimum safety.
Outdoors, distances to be covered are generally much longer than at home, requiring greater endurance and stability. The terrain is often irregular, with obstacles such as gravel and cobbles, as well as slopes, climbs and inclines, making travel more difficult. What’s more, it’s often essential to carry personal belongings, such as a jacket or groceries, which requires suitable equipment to combine practicality and comfort.
Inside the home, the walker can be too cumbersome to move easily between pieces of furniture. It monopolizes both hands, limiting interaction with the environment, such as carrying an object. What’s more, distances to be covered are much shorter than outdoors, and walking is less tiring, making the assistance provided by a walker often excessive. There’s generally no need to sit on the walker, as it’s easy to sit on a chair. On level ground, with the possibility of holding onto furniture or walls, the user often needs less support, and the awkward walker becomes less useful.
Indoors, continuing to use the walker remains an option to ensure stability, but it can be cumbersome. An alternative is to use a conventional cane, but this has to be lifted with every step and may fall over if placed against furniture, reducing comfort. Without any assistance, the person could lean on furniture and walls, increasing the risk of falling and offering less comfort when moving around.
The Wheeleo, while offering less assistance than a conventional walker, is perfectly suited to the indoor environment, with its flat floor and short distances to cover. It frees up one hand, making it easier to interact with the environment, such as opening a door or picking up an object. Less cumbersome, it offers better maneuverability, making travel smoother. What’s more, Wheeleo remains stable when dropped, making it practical for washing hands or preparing a meal. Finally, it provides constant support without needing to be lifted, just like a walker.
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