A wheelchair is a useful assistive tool for a person who is dealing with temporary or permanent mobility issues. Its wheels have a significant impact as it affects the control, smoothness, and speed of the ride. There are two types…
A small power wheelchair is a wheelchair mounted on a power engine powered by batteries. You can find these small power wheelchairs according to your choice and preference. These wheelchairs are built delicately and need to be maintained properly. The…
Our daily schedule leaves us with different sorts of pain and stiffness. In some cases, they tend to be chronic. Lumbar spine pain or lower back pain is one of the acutest cases that people usually face. For many people,…
Mobility aid is any device that is used to assist people who have mobility impairments. A wheelchair is the best example of mobility aid. Wheelchairs come in different form. Gone are the days of sturdy heavy wheelchairs. The self-propelled wheelchairs were the only option until the recent past. But the scenario…
Polar wrist based heart rate monitors are highly useful in helping us assess our day to day physical activity. This is highly beneficial for the modern human being who lacks the time to be able to assess the physical activities.…
Thigh high compression stockings have made life easier for those who have varicose veins, surgical pains or spider veins. Using thigh high compression stocking squeezes your legs and causes the blood to move up your legs. This, in turn, increases…
Blood pressure is one of the most important and most basic factors taken into consideration when checking the well being and functioning of an average adult and the elderly. As such any changes in it can lead to multiple disorders…
The sick, ailing and aged often sleep deeply for long hours due to the effect of painkilling drugs and other medicinal administrations. In such situations, more support and comfort can be provided through hospital bed side rails. These rails are…
The world we are living in currently is running at a very fast pace and it is upon each of us to catch up with it and live each passing moment. As such, it is not very uncommon to be…
Who said walking sticks are the same old long sturdy wooden stick with an inverted ‘U’ shaped head – a boring design that entirely puts off the elderly? Recent innovations in this line have not just brought change in the…
As we all know, wheelchairs are specially designed chairs with wheels that provide mobility for individuals who experience impaired movement. While manual wheelchairs are self-propelled by the user or pushed from behind by a caregiver, there are automatic wheelchairs as…
Diabetic slippers are therapeutic shoes or sometimes also referred as sugar shoes. They are designed for diabetic people to reduce the risk of breakdown with existing foot diseases. If you are looking for diabetic slippers, make sure you purchase the…
As one grows older, mundane daily activities like climbing the stairs, walking to the next room, or putting on the socks by bending the knee can sometimes be a herculean task due to the constant presence of knee pain. Supplements…
Orthopedic surgeons classify patella braces into different kinds depending on the purpose for which the patella braces are used. Functional knee braces are usually prescribed post ACL surgery in order to reduce the rotation and translation of the affected knee…
Wheelchairs are specially designed chairs that help to take the edge off for people with mobility constraints. They are designed to make their lives easier. There used to be a time when the only option of a wheelchair was the…
A catheter is a device used when someone is found incapable of emptying their bladder voluntarily. In case the bladder doesn’t get emptied after urine formation, pressure will be built up in the kidneys and this pressure can lead to…
Elderly individuals, who have difficulty with mobility, get a lot of aid to retain their independence in moving about and managing their everyday chores with the use of mobility scooters instead of having to walk around with strain. Choosing a…
A catheter is a thin, flexible tube and is used to collect urine by passing or inserting it into the body usually along the tube through which urine passes, commonly known as urethra. It can also be inserted into the…
Technology is indeed a boon if used at the right time for the right reasons. Who would have imagined a few decades ago that there would be online retailers and specialized medical aid supply stores that would be selling an…
Knee pain is a common problem faced by seniors due to the wear and tear of the joints that develops over time. The most common form of relief product that aids in knee pain is a support brace, which provides…
Incontinence is a term that is ever mentioned outside the urology clinic. If you are suffering from incontinence, you are not alone. It is estimated that more than 3 million people suffer from incontinence within the United States of America.…
It has been a long-drawn debate that whether rigid frame wheelchairs are the ideal choice for someone with physical immobility or flexible ones. Some say that rigid frames have the strength and sturdiness required to support those who cannot support…
Often, leg injuries can limit your mobility by causing intense pain while walking. In such situations, walking canes are the most effective tools that can help you move around freely. Walking canes are essential tools to support and enable movement…
Everybody needs help at some point in their lives be it physical or mental support. Mishaps and old age can make even the strongest people be in need of support. For those whom this comes in the form of physical…
Mobility equipment is another term for mobility scooters. Mobility scooters are wheelchairs attached to a body with wheels and an electric motor. The electric powered vehicles are mostly used by the elderly to go about their daily routines. Depending upon…
In an aging society, the number of people resorting to the usage of the walking stick has significantly gone up. A study conducted by NCBI on 39 older adults aged between 65-95 suggested that continuous use of right kind of…
Limitations of Hospital Beds for Home Use When an individual is critically injured, appropriate measures need to be taken. We need to ensure that person can acquire complete rest and is comfortable in the home atmosphere. The first thing that…
Wheelchairs are a source of freedom and independence for those with limited or zero mobility. Wheelchairs help them to move around without round-the-clock help and support. But it can sometimes be a costly affair, and not everyone can afford to…
Older adults who find it difficult to bend due to hip replacement surgeries, arthritis or severe spinal injuries find the Easy On Easy Off Sock Aid an ultimate solution to their never-ending problems. Limitation in physical mobility can cause the…
What are Thigh-High Compression Stockings? Compression stockings are stretchy socks that fit your legs perfectly. There are various kinds of these stockings such as knee high, pantyhose, waist high or Thigh-High Compression Stockings. These stockings gradually add pressure and gently…