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Why do my hands hurt when walking with a rollator?

The hands bolster a large part of the upper body weight onto the grips of a rollator. Thus there is constant and high pressure on a small area causing nerves to be irritated. It is also common that many rollator users bend their wrists too much. The result is sensory loss, tingling, numbness or abnormal sensations in the little finger and ring finger (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome). In extreme cases, even the grasping function of all fingers is limited.

Adjustable grip angle

The handles on Trionic's products are angle-adjustable which makes it easy for you to find your ideal hand position in order to relieve your wrists. Through the Ergon grip’s 'wing' construction, the hand is fully supported and the wrist is automatically put in an ergonomically ideal position (left photo below).

Two line drawings of a hand on a grip, comparing a 148-degree wrist angle with a 110-degree wrist angle

Choose the right Grip Size

As the hand size is different from person to person, Trionic offers the Ergon GP1 grips in two sizes – Small that corresponds to glove size 6.5-8.5, and Large that corresponds to glove size 8.5-12.0. The difference lies in the diameter of the grip. A larger hand is better able to grip a larger grip with less stress and effort, whilst a smaller hand needs a smaller grip to allow the hand to close around it. But of course, grip size also comes down to personal preference.

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  • We are very satisfied…

    My husband is the one who 'walks' with the Veloped and the Walker (bought second-hand). He has no problems with the Walker. As for the Veloped, he would like the handles to be a little further back in order to have more leg room. Is it possible to ma…

  • Richard…

    Thank you for sending the back cushion for my new Veloped. It fits perfectly between the brake levers and provides much-needed comfort when sitting on the lower back.

    At this early stage, I am thrilled with how my Veloped makes walking more access…

  • Simply superb!…

    I have the Veloped 12 M and I'm extremely happy with it. I have muscular dystrophy, so walking is pure hell for me. We live in the countryside – country lanes, woods, and our garden are our home. Unfortunately, this is almost impossible for me with a…

  • Simply the best ……

    Supper fast delivery customer service supper fast email service came well packaged

    Comfortable ride easy over rough terrain works really well yes it’s a lot of money however it’s built to last and it will last as the quality is out of this world
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  • I would like to congratulate Trionic…

    I would like to congratulate Trionic for producing such a fine piece of engineering; the Trionic Veloped. The ease of ordering, customer service, packaging, ease of assembly and of course the Trionic Veloped itself have all exceeded my expectations.…

  • Rollator Walker 12er…

    I have long searched for the right walker that could be used for walking on uneven ground. My husband has Parkinson’s, and he can't take a single step without a walker. We are very satisfied with this model. We now have many more opportunities to go …

  • The best piece of mobility equipment bar none.…

    I received my Veloped within a few days of ordering and since then my life has changed for the better. I am now able to walk short distances ANYWHERE. In fields of long grass, in woodlands with prominent roots etc, over cobbles in our town, up and do…

  • Life changing purchase and brilliant company…

    From start to finish, the whole process of buying a Trionic 14er W was easy. The walker is exceptional and has changed my life, enabling me to access terrain previously out of my range. The customer service was also exceptional and customer-friendly.…

  • Thank you…

    I am now out walking with my neighbour on the quiet local road.…

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