Ultimate Guide to Seat Walkers (and Which One Is Right for You)

This post also explains why Soteria seat walkers are the best walkers for seniors and other mobility-challenged people.

Mobility walkers have an attached seat for the user to sit on when they get worn out. They also feature a basket to put your things in.

If lifting a walker over and over again is wearisome for you, the better option for you is to choose a unit with rear-braking wheels. The walker’s solid tyre wheels will let you just push the device to move about instead of lifting it.

You may opt to use canes, but walkers just work better and provide better comfort and ease of movement. If you tend to lose balance easily, you are better off using a walker instead of canes.

What are Soteria seat walkers?

The Soteria seat walker is a rolling walker that offers stability and support for senior people. This device is a 4-wheeled walker with seat, and it provides users with the ability to:

• Easily move around by pushing and not by lifting the device.
• Take rests from walking and use this device as a seat.
  
  

The Soteria walker offers many features, including:

• Lightweight aluminium frame
• Quickly folds without having to remove the storage bag
• Easy-to-operate functionality
• Padded backrest and seat
• Big front wheels that reduce wheel wobbling
• Light-touch lock brake mechanism
• Seat that can safely hold people who are 135 kilograms in weight (kg) or less
• 76 cm to 100 cm adjustable height
  
  

The Soteria rolling walker with seat is available in Australia and distributed by Mobility Caring, a reliable mobility aid supplier in the country. The company is also a famed supplier of mobility tools, including:

• Bathroom chairs
• Power and lift chairs
• Mobility scooters
• Fall prevention and alarms
• Over toilet aids
  
  

We also offers seat walkers from other brands, not only Soteria walkers. You might want to check that out - but our Soteria seat walkers are amongst our finest.

The Soteria adjustable height walker with seat comes with light folding frames for easy storage and transport.

How much do Soteria seat walkers cost?

Soteria seat walkers come with unbeatable prices, and you can purchase a unit for as low as $119. Another model comes with a higher cost of $159.

The beauty of buying your unit from Mobility Caring is that instalment payments are accepted. For example, happy customers pay interest-free instalments of $29.75 in four slices for their $119 model.

You can also check other products from their wide range of walkers, such as the Drive Knee Walker and Bariatric Forearm Walker.

The Drive Knee Walker is a bike-like device and a pain-free alternative to crutches. This device is ideal for people recovering from joint pain or foot surgery, foot sprains, or foot ulcers. Mobility Caring offers this device at $555.

Another option is the Bariatric Forearm Walker, which is the most expensive of all. This walker comes with additional comfort for users with its padded forearm gutters and is particularly designed for use by a bariatric user.

Also, the height of the rubber hand grips is adjustable to suit the length of your forearm. The padded seat is also height-adjustable to provide the utmost comfort while you sit.

This forearm walker currently costs $1,634. The high price only suggests that these devices are high-quality mobility seat walkers and reflect their ergonomic design and durable materials.

Also, the height of the rubber handgrips is adjustable to suit the length of your forearm. The padded seat is also height-adjustable to provide the utmost comfort while you sit.

Talk with our friendly team of mobility specialists who will be just happy to tell you about discounts and promos and what works best with your budget.

How do I choose a good Soteria rollator?

For use outdoors and indoors, consider a rollator walker with seat with castors 8 inches in diameter (20.32 cm) or bigger. Larger castors can handle rough terrains better.

You can get a 3-wheel rollator that is easy to manoeuvre, but 4-wheel rollators are more stable. Make sure to check the ergonomic features of the product. It should offer a comfortable grip on a robust aluminium frame.

You should also check the seat of your adjustable rollator walker. The width of the surface should be able to accommodate your body well once seated.

Also, ensure to check the load capacity. It is important that the load capacity is high. If it is low, you will risk your safety using such a device.

You should pick a heavy-duty seat walker if it is best for you. You can check models designed for larger users. Though they are more expensive than smaller units, they offer the best safety features, are easy to operate, and have higher load capacity.

Soteria seat walkers have seats that can accommodate most users, including those who are bariatric. Their seats have a width of 44 cm and are adjustable to a height of 45, 50, 54, or 58 cm.

How do I know if I need a Soteria rollator with adjustable seat height?

People need a rollator walker with adjustable seat height for many reasons.  You may need a Soteria walker if:

• You experience pain
• You run out of breath when walking
• You have difficulty carrying objects
• You are afraid of falling, being alone, or being socially cut off.
  
  

What should I look for in a Soteria rollator walker?

Soteria seat walkers offer adjustability features to cater to different needs. These features include:

• Large castor size – Larger wheels mean that your seat walker can traverse uneven terrain safely and conveniently.
• Handle height – As a general guide for choosing the right seat walker, the shoulders of the user should be in a neutral position while holding the handles.
• Brake cables – Soteria seat walkers have locking brakes, offering additional security. Pick a unit that has brake wires that run through the tubing of the walker. Such a system eliminates the possibility of tangling wires.
• Safe working load to provide stability and optimum security for the user.
• Seat walker weight – A walker with a light frame is desirable if you want something easy to manage and transport. On the other hand, heavy-duty walkers are more durable.
  
  

Some Soteria walkers only weigh 5 kg, so they are easy to push, fold, and store. Most walkers with an aluminium structure weigh 7 kg or more.

To cater to diverse needs, mobility walkers come in a range of sizes that span from petite to extra large units.

Does the NDIS provide funding for seat walkers?

If you have questions about the NDIS funding on seat walkers, we can help. We are an NDIS-registered agency that can help you secure such funds.

First, our occupational therapists will evaluate your condition by checking the following:

• Balance and gait
• Cognition
• Overall health
• Day-to-day mobility needs
  
  

Then you will get advice on the right seat walker for your loved ones, and they would most likely suggest that you get a Soteria seat walker. It is a versatile product that offers freedom of movement and more benefits.

This product also comes with all the essential features needed for improving a person's quality of life.

A Soteria walker is a mobility assistance device that can help:

• Improve your balance and walk pattern.
• Increase your stability.
• Enhance your independence.
• Increase your participation in the community.
  
  

How do you measure a Soteria rollator?

Size a walker with seat and wheels properly.

Here is how:

• The handles must be at a height comfortable to your wrists. Put on your shoes and stand with your hands close to the handles. Adjust handles accordingly.
• Adjust the height by adjusting the legs and the handles. Hand grips must be level with each other.
• The seat's height must be at the level of your knees when sitting.
  
  

Ensure that your walker has the correct height for sitting and standing positions. Have one of your family assist you in the process.

How do you safely use a Soteria seat walker?

A Soteria mobility walker with seat is designed to provide safe movement for the elderly and mobility-challenged people. However, these wheeled units are not designed to bear the user’s weight.

Use your Soteria walker properly, and if you need a walker that you can lean on heavily, buy a non-wheeled standard type of walker.

With a Soteria wheeled unit, you can do that. Because it has wheels on all its legs, leaning heavily on it can be a safety hazard. The device can roll underneath when you move forward and put your weight on it.

What is the weight limit for Soteria walker with seat?

Soteria walker units can provide support for people weighing up to 135 kg. You can get a durable seat walker from Soteria that provides ultimate safety for most of the Australian population.

These heavy-duty walkers come with an ultra-lightweight aluminium frame and ergonomic handgrips. Safety features include cushioned seats and feather-touch handbrakes.

Remember not to roll around while sitting on an adult walker with seat. You can break its wheels and bearings. Just the same, Soteria walkers are plenty sturdy for people weighing up to 135 kg.

What is a Soteria heavy-duty walker?

Soteria walkers are designed to accommodate different needs. Its comprehensive selection consists of:

• Heavy-duty walkers – Designed for people with a BMI of 35 and more
• Lightweight walker rollators – Soteria has lightweight rollators for the standard users of these devices. Quality lightweight rollators are still durable and sturdy, depending on the design and sturdiness of the material they are made of.
• Narrow-frame rollators – Narrow walkers and rollators are extra small and lightweight devices designed for use indoors by persons of small stature.
  
  

They have smaller than standard widths, usually between 63 cm to 73 cm on the outside, and come with a folding mechanism that makes them suitable for use in small apartments.

This type of walker is sometimes called a secondary walker, as they are often used indoors and for travel.

Heavy-duty walkers have a load capacity of 160 kg or more and are designed to accommodate large-sized and obese people.

If you are 45 kg more than your ideal weight, you may fall under the category of morbidly obese. Bariatric users usually fall under this category.

Seek the counsel of your physician or therapist about which heavy-duty Soteria walker is best for you.

You can also talk to our customer service specialists who will direct you to medical experts who can give you the best counsel regarding your condition.

How do you slow down a Soteria adult walker?

Slow down a Soteria walker by activating its slow-down brake system. Activate this system when your walker is moving too fast for your gait. Upon pushing the slow-down button, an inner wheel of the device will apply tension to make it move slower.

You can also apply the brake system to bring your walker to a standstill position. The brake system is similar to that of a bicycle. Gently pull the brake levers located below the handles. This action applies pressure to the brake pads on the rear wheels.

Before sitting, make sure that the lock brakes are engaged. Otherwise, it will roll while you are seated, which can cause you injury. Check the brake knob to ensure that it points downward, indicating that your device will remain stationary and not move.

If you have more questions about Soteria seat walkers, contact Mobility Caring, and we will be happy to assist you. Our sales service expert will guide you in choosing the best mobility aid devices for your loved ones.

After-sale customer care is also available. We can also help you if you are looking for in-home care services.