Hi, what is the name of this particular walker? It looks so easy to close. I have one that you have to push down on the buttons and then move the side to close. It's difficult.
Looks like a good idea, however most people on a walker don't have the best balance or strength, and I can just see them falling from gravity coming down.
Thank you. I need to practice, since we now are on the seventh floor of a building. In case of emergency, I know I must get down. The reminder is "Up with the good(leg), and down with the bad !". The second way scares me. LOL. It may be better going downstairs, so I will try it and see. A little like "side-step" or "crab-step". peace
Seventh floor?? Wow! That's a lot of exercise! I hope you have an elevator. If you have a second person to help, it's great just to hold onto the rail with two hands and go up and down sideways for safety. It's also a great way to strengthen our legs! Always stay safe and independent 😊
I just broke my leg and it is a struggle navigating stairs with a walker. I wish manufacturers put rubber feet that can be flipped down where the wheels are to make it stabler for clumbing stairs. I also developed chronic wrist/hand pain from using a walker or crutches.
I love that idea! I hope some of the manufacturers see the comments from all of us. I hope your leg is getting better. Also, have you looked at an upright walker to allow the weight to be through your forearms and elbows rather than your wrists and hands? The upright walker won't be able to get up the stairs that's for sure, but for walking it may help. Your therapy professional could help determine the size and if it would be wise to use or not.
How then do you carry a four-wheeled rollator? I have MS and need to use a seated rollator. I have to walk up 9 steps to get into my apartment. I don't have help. How can I at least get it down the steps to leave for work. Moving is not an option right now.
I would be afraid to try this with the open back on those steps. My PT after a hip replacement said I could use the walker on the steps, but I did not attempt it because I was afraid of the wheels rolling.
As someone who now uses a Walker and a cane for everyday . I’m wondering if when stairs are being made or built ? Can the newer one be made wide enough to rest the Walker on without the need of folding it or carry it on the arm ? Just wondering ?
Great question! I'll try and put together a future video for that. Having no rails, no second person to help, and only having one walker is definitely a challenge.
When someone has a Rollator and stairs, the safest way to navigate stairs is to keep the rollator at the top, and if possible, have a second walker downstairs. Another strategy is to have someone help carry the Rollator up or down stairs while the other person is holding onto the rails navigating the stairs safely. Sometimes people cannot afford two walkers but often times, there are churches, thrift shops, VFW's, and other local places that have second hand walkers for either super cheap or even free at times for those in need.
1:23 Yell loudly "I'm OK. I don't need help!" at the guy who's running at you full speed ready to grab your walker to "help" you and risk sending you flying down the stairs...
Stairs are definitely dangerous. The best solution for most people is having a second person help with the walker and then using the rail with two hands. Unfortunately some people don't have the option to have a second person or multiple walkers at the top and bottom to use. Keep safe 😊
Without rails is hard and sometimes steps not big enough
Most of my same-aged friends use walkers with seats and 4 wheels
Any advice for us?
Great suggestions! Much appreciated!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. It will help me get up and down my stairs easier.
You are so welcome! Stay safe and independent 😊
you need a video of one that shows how to get up and down multiple steps when your using a bariatric rollator
Hi, what is the name of this particular walker? It looks so easy to close. I have one that you have to push down on the buttons and then move the side to close. It's difficult.
Looks like a good idea, however most people on a walker don't have the best balance or strength, and I can just see them falling from gravity coming down.
I was thinking the same thing. I'm weak and I do not have balance. I'm scared to even try to go on stairs. I wish there was a better way.
Thank you. I need to practice, since we now are on the seventh floor of a building. In case of emergency, I know I must get down. The reminder is "Up with the good(leg), and down with the bad !". The second way scares me. LOL. It may be better going downstairs, so I will try it and see. A little like "side-step" or "crab-step". peace
Seventh floor?? Wow! That's a lot of exercise! I hope you have an elevator. If you have a second person to help, it's great just to hold onto the rail with two hands and go up and down sideways for safety. It's also a great way to strengthen our legs! Always stay safe and independent 😊
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I just broke my leg and it is a struggle navigating stairs with a walker. I wish manufacturers put rubber feet that can be flipped down where the wheels are to make it stabler for clumbing stairs. I also developed chronic wrist/hand pain from using a walker or crutches.
I love that idea! I hope some of the manufacturers see the comments from all of us. I hope your leg is getting better. Also, have you looked at an upright walker to allow the weight to be through your forearms and elbows rather than your wrists and hands? The upright walker won't be able to get up the stairs that's for sure, but for walking it may help. Your therapy professional could help determine the size and if it would be wise to use or not.
@@yourPTguy That is a great idea. I'll have to look into an upright walker. Thank you!
How then do you carry a four-wheeled rollator? I have MS and need to use a seated rollator. I have to walk up 9 steps to get into my apartment. I don't have help. How can I at least get it down the steps to leave for work. Moving is not an option right now.
Thank you.
You're welcome! Stay safe and independent 😊
As others have asked, we need a video on using a rollator on stairs.
You could use the same method with a Rollator if it is the type which can be collapsed by lifting up the seat
I would be afraid to try this with the open back on those steps. My PT after a hip replacement said I could use the walker on the steps, but I did not attempt it because I was afraid of the wheels rolling.
As someone who now uses a Walker and a cane for everyday . I’m wondering if when stairs are being made or built ? Can the newer one be made wide enough to rest the Walker on without the need of folding it or carry it on the arm ? Just wondering ?
What if there are no railings.
Great question! I'll try and put together a future video for that. Having no rails, no second person to help, and only having one walker is definitely a challenge.
Yessir beautiful i can go up stairs amazing i have never had problems with going up or down 🤣🤣🤣👍😁🤓🙏
I have a rollater and stairs with no railings. What would you suggest?
How many steps are there? Is there a wall on the side of the steps?
@@yourPTguy no wall and 9 steps
Thank you! 🙂
You’re welcome 😊 Stay safe and independent!
My walker has 4 wheels. What would you suggest I do ?
When someone has a Rollator and stairs, the safest way to navigate stairs is to keep the rollator at the top, and if possible, have a second walker downstairs. Another strategy is to have someone help carry the Rollator up or down stairs while the other person is holding onto the rails navigating the stairs safely. Sometimes people cannot afford two walkers but often times, there are churches, thrift shops, VFW's, and other local places that have second hand walkers for either super cheap or even free at times for those in need.
1:23 Yell loudly "I'm OK. I don't need help!" at the guy who's running at you full speed ready to grab your walker to "help" you and risk sending you flying down the stairs...
Helpful ok i be holding on the rail for dear life 😂😂😂😂💪🤓🙏✅
That's dangerous!
My porch doesn't have rails. 😢
I would probably get my feet/legs tangled up in the walker using the second method.
The second one is more tricky. It's also more challenging on the skin of the forearm.
sorry..this looks like an accident waiting to happen....at least if it was me doing it.
Stairs are definitely dangerous. The best solution for most people is having a second person help with the walker and then using the rail with two hands. Unfortunately some people don't have the option to have a second person or multiple walkers at the top and bottom to use. Keep safe 😊
Good for tall people but us short people are not shown
I have the other type of walker,
Ok if no arthritis ‼️‼️