Whether you’re recovering from some sort of orthopedic surgery or you have a medical condition that makes standing and walking for any length of time difficult, a rollator could be the ideal solution. Medline now offers rollators in a special combination design that allows the rollator to safely be used as a temporary portable wheelchair as well as a walking device and handy seat.

A typical rollator is used much like a walker, only it has actual tires instead of small wheels and support posts. Caliper brakes squeezed by the hands operate the rollator’s brakes. The brakes can be squeezed and released to control walking speed.

Rollators also have a seat with a back support that can be used for rest when the person needs a break from walking. The seat may also be designed as a sort of storage platform. Many rollators also have a roomy, convenient basket for storage. Easy fold-down storage and transport make rollators incredibly convenient to take along anywhere.

The rollator designed by Medline includes all of the best features of typical rollators, but they include another function: use as a wheelchair. You can easily use this type of combo rollator to push individuals when walking becomes too tiresome for rest periods on the go.

Regular rollators aren’t designed to function as wheelchairs. They may not include footrests or a sturdy enough frame to support being pushed while someone is sitting in the chair. In fact, using a rollator that isn’t designed to serve as a wheelchair may be dangerous, as it may easily tip over or the frame may even collapse during pushing.

Medline designed its rollator for comfort as well as convenience. It weighs only 18 pounds, yet has a support capacity of up to 250 pounds. A cup holder, beneath the seat basket, zippered carrying case on the side and push button foot rests are just some of its unique features. A large, comfortable seat is another great feature of this innovative combo rollator and wheelchair.

Switching between rollator and seat or wheelchair functions is so easy, it’s accomplished in seconds. You simply flip the seat’s backrest to alternate between rollator and chair or wheelchair.

If you’ve been searching for an easy piece of medical equipment that allows you or a loved one to get some exercise, but have an easy way to manage rest breaks, a Translator rollator from Medline is a great solution.