There are testimonials that speak to healthcare professionals.
And then there are those who speak directly to patients – to those who are hesitant, afraid, thinking that “it’s not for them”.
Mme Léonet’s is of the second type.
An understandable initial fear
Mrs. Leonet is 44 years old. On March 24, 2025, she suffered a stroke. Revalidation began – and with it, the discovery of walking aids.
His first reaction when he saw the Wheeleo® was fear.
“I said to myself: if I have to walk with this, I’m going to fall, I’ll never make it.
It’s an honest reaction, and one no doubt familiar to many therapists. The Wheeleo® is surprising at first glance: no wrap-around frame, no wide handles, a support that seems less reassuring than a conventional rollator.
Apprehension is natural.
And then she tried it
“I started out with the Wheeleo® – and haven’t let it go since. It’s a real pleasure to walk with.”
What made the difference? The fluidity of the step.
Mrs Leonet compares it directly with the quadripod cane she used before:
“With the quadripod cane, you have to think about each step, lifting the cane so that it moves forward. Whereas here, it just follows your step – and you’re off.”
This difference is not insignificant for someone undergoing neurological rehabilitation: the less conscious attention the
gait requires of the tool, the more the patient can focus his cognitive resources on the movement itself.
His message: don’t remain apprehensive
Ms Leonet concludes with a direct address to those where she was:
“Test it! Don’t remain apprehensive – because once you’ve tested it, you’ll never give up.”
And she sums up in three words what the Wheeleo® has given her back: “Autonomy, freedom – frankly, just happiness.”
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