Dec
09

Walker as a Mobility Aid

Walkers available today take advantage of all the newest technology and science. With the use of lightweight metals and user friendly designs, you will surely feel like picking up a walker to support you safely as you regain mobility after an accident or to help you with a long-term mobility disorder.

You will be pleased to see walkers which come equipped with seats, baskets, wheels and some with hand brakes as well. Choose between a three-wheeled or four-wheeled walker as per your present condition. For instance, a three-wheeled walker requires you to have reasonable control of your upper body. It is a good option if you travel a lot as it is lightweight and its height can be adjusted as well.

 Four-wheel walkers come with a seat and also a bag beneath it, so you can utilize this storage space. It has a brake system for greater control. Recently, a walker with spring loaded rear gliders and two front wheels has been released. Helpful in controlling your movement, this is a marked improvement over three and four-wheeled walkers. More great news is that this walker will automatically lock itself when you rest or sit down.

You will need to discuss with your physician before you finalize your decision on a walker for your needs. However, once you have done that, the process of buying one is assuredly easy! In fact, you can get great deals on walking aids online and all you need to do is spend sometime browsing the internet to get yourself the best walking aid.

Dec
05

Relax in your Wheelchair

Relaxing in your wheelchair? Is it possible? Yes it is! Reclining wheelchairs provide complete neck and back support. In fact, reclining wheelchairs can be reclined into a completely flat position for increased convenience.

Note that reclining wheelchairs function very much like a normal wheelchair. It looks as good as a comfortable piece of furniture as well. You can opt for either self-propelled or power-reclining wheelchairs. They are equipped with armrests which are detachable and a leg rest that can be used to create a bed for your convenience. Reclining wheelchairs also come with a detachable head support and easy to clean fabric for the seats. However, these reclining wheelchairs are slightly heavier and could be problematic to carry around.

 If you are seriously injured or immobile, you can take advantage of the reclining wheelchair to rest when you get tired. While buying a reclining wheelchair, you will need to consider the prices and if your budget permits, you should opt for an electric reclining wheelchair. You also need to check if a reclining wheelchair suits your medical condition.

Nowadays, you can even consult a therapist online about the feasibility of using a reclining wheelchair. If recommended, you can proceed to order it online and have it delivered to your home in a few hours time! What more, representatives from the online shopping company will attend to all your needs and answer all your questions related to it.

Dec
03

Mobility Aids for those Critical Transitions

You’ve had a difficult night’s sleep and on the following morning, you have to take your beloved parent, child, patient or spouse to the doctor by 10 a.m. sharp. They would love to go by themselves, had they been able to. They are motivated too, but simply aren’t physically able enough to pull it off on their own.

Well, it is exactly for such difficult situations that there are a wide variety of mobility aids like wheelchairs, back supports, and pressure relieving cushions.  They have been made available in the market to help individuals complete that journey from the living room to the doctor’s office with comfort.

The first hurdle may be getting out of bed.  Products like bed caddies help the patient to pull themselves up from the bed on their own. There are grips and handles also available that can help them in their effort to stand up. Patients, who are dependent on walkers and wheelchairs, have a good variety of accessories available to them to make their task easier. Soft seat backs and armrests are being used extensively for wheelchairs.   Cup holders for the drinks and other kinds of supports and accessories are also available.  

Those critical moments while shifting from a bed to wheelchair and then from wheelchair to car can be extremely stressful. It is in such situations that these mobility aids come to the patient’s and caretaker’s rescue.