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Bad news, everyone. In your late 30s you begin to shrink. Or maybe you’re super tall and you think that’s good news. If so, congrats!

Why do we shrink? The discs between our vertebrae lose fluid causing our spine to shorten, the arches of our feet flatten, and as we age we lose muscle mass causing poor posture. That’s one reason the elderly are often shorter. It’s also a reason petite rollators are so popular.

Petite rollators are exactly like regular rollators, just made for smaller users. Typically their seat height and weight capacity are lower. We sell several here at Just Walkers, but these are the 4 we most

Not everyone can use a traditional 3 or 4 Wheel Rollator. Some require a more specialized device to get around. That’s why we offer a selection of specialty rollators and accessories, including the Drive Posterior Safety Roller and numerous accessories for the Drive Trekker Gait Trainer.

Drive Posterior Safety Roller

Safety rollers are designed for those who have trouble using a traditional rollator because they lean too far forward, apply too much weight to the arms, or push the rollator too quickly and lose control of their speed. As its name suggests, the posterior safety rollator supports users from behind. This

Knee walkers, sometimes called knee scooters, provide a convenient alternative to crutches. If only one leg is injured and the injury is below the knee, the knee walker will help you get around quickly both indoors and outdoors so you don’t have to limit your activity. So what are the best knee walkers?

1. Drive DV8 Steerable Knee Walker

The Drive DV8 is our pharmacist recommended knee walker because it’s steerable, has a short turning radius and is only 16.5 inches wide, making it easy to fit through any door or hallway. With it, you’ll be able to navigate your house much more easily. But its 8 inch wheels also make it great for outdoor use.

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When using a mobility aid, you notice things no one else does. Such as how awesome wheelchair ramps are or how annoying uneven door thresholds can be.

Don’t hassle with an uneven threshold every day! At JustWalkers.com, we now offer several threshold ramps to fit any size door or threshold height.

One such ramp is the Harmar Threshold Ramp—the least expensive one we sell. They’ll fit thresholds ranging from 1 to 2 inches tall. They’re easy to install and sold individually, although many users may prefer to get two so they can put them on both sides of the threshold. Harmar Ramps offer a 3 Year Transferable Warranty.

The other popular type is the

Bariatric rollators, sometimes called heavy duty rollators, are designed to accommodate larger users. They’re wider than a traditional rollator and many can support up to 500 pounds. Here are the most popular models.

1. Drive Go Lite Bariatric Steel Rollator

Our pharmacist recommended bariatric rollator is also our cheapest. The Drive Go Lite Rollator has the largest width between handles, fitting users of all sizes. Even though it supports 500 pounds, it only weighs 26 pounds making it relatively light and great for travel. It features a reinforced steel frame and 8 inch wheels designed for indoor and outdoor