# Hands hurting because of use of rollator **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [July 8, 2014, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275 "2014-07-08T14:09:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Faye\_M](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/faye_m/32/793_2.png) [@Faye\_M](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Faye_M)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/1 "2014-07-08T14:09:36Z")
Does anyone else, ataxia related, have hurting hands because of use of rollator or could it be arthritis? I always use my rollator - wonder if the pressure of my hands on the rollator is a contributor? ---
**Author:** ![Cicina](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/cicina/32/969_2.png) [@Cicina](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Cicina)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/2 "2014-07-08T17:35:26Z")
I do not use a walker anymore, but I think it is very possible that the pressure hurts your hands. You could try some soft pads such as these: [http://www.mobility-aids.com/walker-accessories.html](http://www.mobility-aids.com/walker-accessories.html) or google “hand pads for walker” for more choices. Hope his helps. ---
**Author:** ![Cicina](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/cicina/32/969_2.png) [@Cicina](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Cicina)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/3 "2014-07-08T17:39:22Z")
Sorry, the link does not show what I wanted to show you. Here is what I was talking about: [http://www.thewright-stuff.com/walker-handle-pads-reduce-pressure-for-sensitive-hands/](http://www.thewright-stuff.com/walker-handle-pads-reduce-pressure-for-sensitive-hands/) ---
**Author:** ![Patsy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/patsy/32/3_2.png) [@Patsy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Patsy)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/4 "2014-07-08T17:46:14Z")
Interesting subject Faye and thanks for info Cicina. I walked a very long distance with my walker at the weekend and although my hands are not sore, my upper body is aching all over. I think the soft pads would absorb the shock when leaning heavily on the handles. However, having only just checked, I realise that the walker you refer to is not the same as my 'rollator'. ---
**Author:** ![rose1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/rose1/32/736_2.png) [@rose1](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/rose1)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/5 "2014-07-08T18:02:05Z")
Dear Faye, I don't use a rollator all the time, only when I take pleasure walks. But, I do use a cane and find I have hand soreness (from pressure). I do have arthritis in my hands, particularly the thumb joints. I exercise my hand with hand exercise balls. I bought a three pack in the exercise aisle at Target, as my neuro told me to keep moving them. Thanks for the link to to the pads, Cicina! ;o) ---
**Author:** ![Corkey\_LD](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/corkey_ld/32/892_2.png) [@Corkey\_LD](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Corkey_LD)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/6 "2014-07-08T18:11:12Z")
My home walker has palm holders but the one in the car doesn't. I can definetly tell the difference. I had a bout of bicep tendonitis a couple years ago tho. Dr. said it was due to use of the rollator but it was fit to me by a therapist and I didn't use it that much at the time. So make sure it fits your height right. ---
**Author:** ![pgillenw](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/pgillenw/32/1341_2.png) [@pgillenw](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/pgillenw)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/7 "2014-07-08T19:20:09Z")
Off hand it makes sense that pressure while gripping is the culprit, not to dismiss the possibility of arthritis as well. When I once was able to use a cane then a walker that rolled to one that did not roll each created pain in the hands. I know I held on for dear life because fear of falling. ---
**Author:** ![Cicina](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/cicina/32/969_2.png) [@Cicina](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Cicina)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/8 "2014-07-08T19:34:07Z")
Patsy, try this website : [http://www.nrs-uk.co.uk/comfort-hand-pads.html](http://www.nrs-uk.co.uk/comfort-hand-pads.html) Could this work for you? It is a UK website. It would be cheaper shipping for you than from the US. ---
**Author:** ![granny\_h](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/granny_h/32/938_2.png) [@granny\_h](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/granny_h)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/9 "2014-07-08T20:44:45Z")
'Use rollator exclusively to get around. So far there's been no problem with hands from it. I have some slight arthritis in my hands and they are stiff and I can't make a fist or grip something tight upon awaking in the mornings. My mother had rhuematoid arthritis and it was bad in her hands. Years(yah eons) ago a doctor told her to keep moving or she wouldn't be able to. I do have to watch or I catch myself hunching shoulders wih the rollator. ---
**Author:** ![lyd](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/lyd/32/1438_2.png) [@lyd](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/lyd)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/10 "2014-07-08T21:25:19Z")
My wee daughters hands get very sore and also break out she has excema she’s 10 n uses a ‘‘kaye’’ frame ---
**Author:** ![lyd](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/lyd/32/1438_2.png) [@lyd](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/lyd)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2014, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/hands-hurting-because-of-use-of-rollator/2275/11 "2014-07-08T21:28:07Z")
I combat the problem with kids bike gloves there padded and the material’s not too bad, as sweaty palms make it worse