Loss of lower limb function is common among:

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Upon recovery, your therapist may advise you to use a walking aid. Whether you choose an aluminum cane or a pair of crutches, a walking aid will help you stay balanced and secure while performing everyday routines or walking short distances.[...]

If you have recently undergone a post-injury operation, you are very likely to need a walking aid to help you get around. Time is your friend when recovering from an invasive surgery. Recovery is a journey, and getting a folding walker or a knee scooter can help you take the early steps. Safety is[...]

Most of us lose some degree of mobility as we age, but for the morbidly obese, declining mobility comes on sooner and is often more severe. However, loss of mobility is only one health risk factor faced by the morbidly obese. While weight loss seems to present a simple solution to morbid obesity and its[...]

Declining health that leads to disability can be challenging and stressful, not just for the patient, but for family members and caregivers as well. Safety becomes a primary concern as a patient’s mobility decreases, especially while using the toilet and bathing where slippery surfaces increase the risk of falls. In fact, according to the National[...]

Reduced mobility due to injury or aging can take away your independence and affect your overall quality of life. Many people are reluctant to admit when they need the help of a cane, walker or wheelchair. Yet having a mobility aid can reduce your risk of falls and injury while enabling you to move about[...]

A walker is an important safety device that can keep you mobile and active while reducing your risk of falling. However, not all walkers are created equal, and certain features are essential if you want to get the maximum use and benefit from your walker. If you are going to invest in a walker for[...]

Bariatric patients and their caregivers face unique challenges when it comes to personal care and activities of daily living. Having sturdy equipment designed especially to meet the needs of bariatric patients can make a huge difference when it comes to bathing and toilet use.

Specially engineered bariatric health products are aimed at:

Reducing the risk of[...]

Reduced mobility due to injury or aging can take away your independence and affect your overall quality of life. Many people are reluctant to admit when they need the help of a cane, walker or wheelchair. Yet having a mobility aid can reduce your risk of falls and injury while enabling you to move about[...]

Getting around after a leg injury can be a real hassle. Using crutches or a walker is slow and cumbersome, and it places a lot of load on your back, arms and shoulders.

A rolling knee scooter is a great substitute for other adult walking aids, letting you glide along at a faster speed than hobbling[...]