Information for Physicians
Serving as a welcome alternative to crutches or walkers, the RollerAid™ was first introduced to the rehabilitation market in 1992. In 2003 the RollerAid™ received a major upgrade that increased strength and stability and added a host of comfort and ease of use features. The addition of the “One Touch Straight” feature in 2006 that allows patients to quickly and easily lock the turning front casters in the straight ahead position along with comfort features such as ergonomic handlebars with soft touch handgrips created the safest, most maneuverable, lightest, smallest and most comfortable turning leg support scooter available today.
Using the RollerAid™ will limit muscle atrophy while promoting better healing by increasing blood flow to the affected limb and eliminating weight bearing. Analysis of rental data has shown conclusively that many patients see reductions in time to weight bearing of 20-30%. The use of bright colors and a sophisticated and elegant design provides an emotional lift to patients that supports their recovery. Patients actually enjoy using the RollerAid™ leading to higher compliance. It is no wonder that the RollerAid™ has been rented by more patients than any other turning leg scooter.
Patient Benefits:
- Provides a painless and easy to use alternative to crutches or a walker
- Swiveling front wheels for easy steering and maneuvering in even the smallest space – no more lifting to turn or multiple forward and back movements to make a tight turn
- One touch straight feature allows patients to lock in straight ahead position for side slopes
- Eliminates tripping or falling seen with crutches leading to fewer re-injuries
- Easy rolling caster system means less fatigue
- Frees up hands
- Comfort and ease of use features improve patient compliance leading to 20-30% reduction in time to weight bearing
- Limits muscle atrophy by strengthening proximal muscles in affected leg which helps transition to full weight bearing. Some physicians and physical therapists have already started using the RollerAid™ during the transition to full weight bearing as a gait training aid.
- Improves circulation in affected leg
- Partially elevates affected leg for less pain and swelling
- Bench can be used as a seat or foot stool during rest
- Folds in seconds for transport or storage (no need to disassemble)
- Basket and water bottle holder (great for re-hydration after surgery) included free with every unit
Not only does the RollerAid™ take less energy to propel than a walker or crutches, it also provides a stable platform as patients move around or stand. Several podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons, as well as one ER physician, have used the RollerAid™ while performing surgeries on patients – such is the stability of the unit!
Comparison of Orthopedic Leg Support Scooters
RollerAid™ exhibits the best combination of features and performance of any turning orthopedic leg support scooter available today. This Orthopedic Leg Support Scooter Comparison Table sets out a detailed comparison between competing leg support scooters and it can be easily seen that RollerAid™ is the clear winner!
- Must be 12 years or older
- Weigh less than 350 pounds
- Be between 4’10” and 6’4”
- Have reasonable balance
- Be able to feel foot on floor if suffering from peripheral neuropathy
- Have reasonable eyesight
Insurance Coverage:
Most Private Insurers provide support for the RollerAid™ leg support scooter subject to users having coverage for durable medical equipment. Typical rates are 70-80% after deductibles have been paid.
Medicare has granted an HCPCS code of E0118 for the RollerAid™ (leg scooters with and without wheels) but unfortunately has not yet provided a cost estimate. As a result Medicare generally down codes all leg scooters to the equivalent of a pair of crutches for payment purposes. Secondary insurance, however, generally covers much of the difference.
It s strongly recommended that patients call their insurer and determine likely coverage before committing to rent or buy a RollerAid™ leg support scooter.
L&I/Workers Compensation generally support the use of the RollerAid™. Some L&I staff will encourage the use of the RollerAid™ since it can, in some circumstances, allow for an earlier return to work. After getting a prescription for the RollerAid™ from your physician call your case worker to review getting necessary authorization.
TriCare/TriWest (military) has been extremely supportive of RollerAid™ use. It is vital, however, that you obtain pre-authorization. If you are being treated off-base you will need to have the RollerAid™ signed off by your base physician.
Referring a Patient:
If your patient satisfies the suitability criteria they may be a candidate for the RollerAid™ Leg Support Scooter.
Enhanced Mobility Systems has several hundred Durable Medical Equipment dealers in the 48 contiguous states and Alaska that stock RollerAids for rental and sale. Please have your patient call us at 800 755 0455 and we will be pleased to direct them to the nearest available dealer. If there is no local dealer, or the local dealer is out of stock, Enhanced Mobility Systems is pleased to offer “RollerAid Express” where a unit is delivered directly to your patient’s home or hospital bed.
To get a RollerAid™ to your patient is really quick and easy. Just follow these two simple steps:
1. Download and print out the prescription form on this site and fill in the information requested. RollerAid™ also provides free prescription pads with everything set out ahead of time, just call us on 800-755-0455 or order them on-line.
If you prefer to use your own prescription pads we will need the following information:
- Patient name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Contact phone number
- Diagnosis (including ICD9 codes)
- Date of need
- Expected duration of need
- Physician's name and UPIN
Then fax the prescription to us at 509-924-2214 and retain the original for your patient's file.
That’s it, it couldn’t be simpler!
We will contact your patient and determine if a local supplier exists and, if not, arrange for a “RollerAid Express” delivery. Enhanced Mobility Systems does not does not charge rental for transit times and will send a unit ahead of time for a patient to practice before surgery. There is no charge for this service but it does require that we receive notification ahead of any planned surgery.
If your patient’s insurance company requests a Certificate of Medical Necessity we will prepare one from the prescription you have provided and fax it to you for signature or you can prepare your own. If you wish to send it directly to the insurance company we would appreciate a faxed copy for our files.
While the RollerAid™ is primarily available to rent it is also available for purchase by those patients that require it on a long term basis.
Physician Sign-up Form
Use this Physician Sign-up Form to request a RollerAid™ for your facility or to order Prescription Pads & Brochures/Holder.
Prescription forms, brochures and operator's manuals are also available online.
