How Mobility Aids Help Disabled People Become Independent

Posted by Mobility on March 2nd, 2013

When a person becomes dependent on others even for a task that is as simple as moving a few yards, it can present numerous difficulties and challenges. To help those experiencing problems, including elderly people and physically disabled people having difficulty walking, there are many revolutionary products which have been introduced over the past few years. In the past, people used to take the support of any stick available to help them walk and move without being dependent on other people. Today, walking sticks are available in many different varieties, depending on the type of material, the weight of the stick, its height and other added features such as the style of its hand grip.

Similarly, wheelchairs have been available for many years. However, advancements in various materials and technologies have given rise to the design of amazing powered wheelchairs, which can perform an array of functions. You do not need a person to push your wheelchair from behind and you need not get your hands dirty by pushing the wheels by yourself. These powered wheelchairs come with automated brakes, as well. Walking frames are another type of mobility aid wherein the person walks using the support of this frame by holding its hand grips. Many walking frames these days also come with wheels, so that the person need not put in extra efforts in lifting the frame, and instead they simply roll it. These frames too are available in different sizes and models, each varying depending on the material, the weight, height etc.

Wheeled walkers can be used as a mobility aid and can also be used to aid in therapy and train a person to walk as well, after undergoing limb surgeries for example. . As the name suggests, these walkers come with wheels and all that a person needs to do it to push the walker and walk whilst taking support from it.

If needed Access ramps can be fitted on to stairs so that people who use these walkers and other wheeled mobility aids can climb the stairs with ease. Stairlifters can offer a similar function in these instances, but they are significantly more advanced solution.

Product developments are constant and looking forward the coming years are quite exciting. It is a time where the world of mobility aids could be completely revolutionised.

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Mobility.co.uk is an online mobility resource providing information on all aspects of the mobility market. It is an excellent resource for buying or selling equipment for the disabled. They provide free mobility guides and regular news reports that help in choosing best suitable mobility equipment and keeps on updating about the developments affecting mobility and disability. They also offer a range of used and re-sale mobility scooters, cars, wheelchairs and Aids to daily living.