Walkers/Rollators - Research and clinical experience over many years in Sweden have established that well-designed, four-wheeled walkers can play a significant role in fall prevention and should be an essential component in any post-fracture rehabilitation strategy.

Q - "Why are static, Zimmer-type frames and three-wheeled walkers not used in Sweden?"
A - "Because research conducted over many years established that static frames do not promote a natural gait and are unstable. Three-wheeled walkers are also unstable and, as such, do not pass mandatory safety tests in Scandinavia."

Q - "What is a SINTEF test?"
A - "SINTEF is an independent testing laboratory for walking aids, based in Blindern, Norway. This institute conducts testing and issues certificates of conformity for all walking aids permitted for use within the respective Scandinavian countries and harmonised with Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices. Tests for stability (forwards, sideways and backwards), static loading and fatigue are conducted. All NCS walkers have been submitted for and passed the SINTEF testing requirements."

Q - "Why are four-wheeled walkers used by some 4% of the Swedish population?"
A - "Because the Swedish health care system recognised their value in a pro-active, fall prevention programme aimed at keeping people out of hospital and independent and active in their home communities, as well as in improving mobility. This policy has resulted in a reduction in costly hip fracture operations and has probably contributed to Sweden having the oldest population in Europe.

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