Mastering Rollator Brakes: A Simple Guide for Safe Stopping

A rollator is a type of four-wheeled walker with brakes. It may have a seat or basket, or both, depending on the model. Rollators typically have locking brakes that work like parking brakes, keeping the rollator steady while you sit on the seat. A separate set of hand brakes placed under the handgrip allows you to slow or stop the rollator. The procedure for using these handbrakes is almost like using the handbrakes on a bicycle.

Instructions

• 1

  Grip both of the handgrips.

• 2

  Place your fingers on the hand brake, keeping your palm against the handgrip. If you've ever ridden a bicycle with handgrips, think back to how you kept your palm and thumb around the handlebars while reaching for the brake levers with your other fingers. Depending on the model, the rollator hand brakes may consist of levers or loops.

• 3

  Squeeze the brakes. Again, remember what it was like on a bike if you rode one -- bring the lever or loop toward the handgrip.