The Rollz Motion Rhythm is a walker with three cues that can be customised. This walker is expertly designed for people with Parkinson's who experience freezing or a disrupted walking pattern.
The laser line prompts you to start a movement, while the metronome and the vibration in the handles support your walking rhythm. To start a cue, simply press the button on the handle.
Brand new in Autumn 2021, the Rollz Motion Rhythm is a walker with three cues for people with Parkinson's who experience freezing or a disrupted walking pattern. The laser line prompts the user to start a movement, while the metronome and the vibration in the handles support the walking rhythm.
Features of the Rhythm Parkinson's walker include:
- Easily adjustable cues that enables you to tailor the cues to suit what works best. You can have 1 of 3, 2 of 3 or all three cues selected, and you can adjust the rhythm and pattern of each one. You can set the cues to run for 8 beats, 16 beats, 32 beats, or continuously.
- The audio cue and tactile cue can also be set to run through your smartphone and bluetooth headphones for discreet prompts.
- Bright, easy to see green laser line.
- Large wheels and shorter than average wheelbase which makes it very easy to steer.
- Inverted and ergonomic handles which reduces pressure on finger and wrists joints.
- Folds easily for transport.
Ability to add-on:
- Slow down brakes to create more resistance in the wheel when using it as a walker.
- Wheelchair package to enable you to easily convert it to a wheelchair whilst out and about.
- Any of the other Rollz Motion accessories.
For initial set-up we encourage you to work with your physiotherapist or occupational therapist to find the cues that work best for you.
MULTIPLE CUES TO BREAK A FREEZE & PACE YOUR WALKING
Parkinson's disease can make it challenging to maintain balance and walk with ease. The Rollz Motion Rhythm Rollator is designed to help individuals with Parkinson's disease improve their mobility and remain independent. One of the unique features of the Rollz Motion Rhythm Rollator is its cues to help your walking.
Three adjustable cues gives you the option of multiple combinations. Each cue can be adjusted to your preference, combined in different ways or deactivated altogether, giving you complete control.
AUDIO
An audio metronome signals the preferred step frequency. The acoustic rhythm contributes to regulating the walking speed.
LASER
A bright green laser line is projected onto the ground to stimulate breaking a freeze and improve the stride's length and walking speed.
VIBRATION
Handles vibrate at the rhythm of the pace. A big advantage of this tactile cue is that it is not noticeable to surrounding people.
These three cues work in harmony to provide a multi-sensory aid for individuals with Parkinson's disease while walking with the Rollz Rhythm rollator. The audio, vibration, and laser cues all work together to enhance balance and stability, reducing the risk of falls and increasing confidence.
EASY TO USE APP - FREE TO DOWNLOAD & USE
HELPS PREVENT HABITUATION
The cues can be personalised even more with the Rollz app. Some people might find they stop responding to the same repeating cues due to prolonged exposure to those stimuli. As a countermeasure, the three cues can be mixed via the app to create a new random pattern. The variation and unpredictability prevents habituation.
The app for the Parkinson rollator is available for free on Android and iOS and is very easy to use.
ADVANCED AND SMART CUE CONTROL
Besides changing the speed and cue combination, which can also be done on the Parkinson rollator itself, the app allows you to change the intensity, duration and predictability of the cues as well. These variables can be easily adapted to the user’s preferences.
You can choose to tweak the settings based on their own experience, or in accordance with their rehabilitation program. An OT or physiotherapist can also help adjust the settings to match your personal training goals.
SYNCHRONIZE IT TO YOUR SMARTPHONE
The app can be used to give the cues in sync with the rollator. While wirelessly connected to the Rollz Motion Rhythm, the smartphone can vibrate and/or play the metronome along with the Parkinson rollator to increase the intensity of the cue.
The cues can be played solely on the smartphone as well. This enables to plug in earphones and to hear the metronome more privately. The user’s surroundings will not notice that cueing is on when this feature is used.
WHAT IS IN THE BOX?
- A one rollator
- B one module that gives you control of the cues
- C one seat basket to carry your items
- D the seat cushion
Additional accessories can be added including wheelchair package, footrests, slow down brakes and any of the Rollz Motion accessories.
