If you are recovering from an injury or have a condition which means you need to use crutches, it is vital that know the correct techniques involved. Misuse can lead to accidents or secondary...
Following knee surgery, Lisa required various pieces of rehab equipment on her way to recovery. While skiing in France, she was dismounting a chair-lift when a child crashed into her. The child was...
The cast is an important element in the recovery process of bone-related injuries. It keeps the broken bone in place, prevents muscle contraction, and immobilizes the joint area. It is a challenging...
Mobility aids with wheels are key for all sorts of tasks around the home. If someone struggles to walk unaided, they are perfect for a number of situations. Injuries or conditions which affect the...
People may face mobility or balance issues due to an injury, a disease, or the ageing factor at some point in life or the other. Luckily, there are a number of mobility aids that help them mitigate...
People may face mobility restrictions at some point in their life due to temporary injuries or chronic health conditions. While mobility limitations don't only hamper the quality of life but also...
Using crutches after an operation can speed-up recovery. Surgery to knees, hips, ankles and feet often leave patients unable to walk. Modern crutches help the person get back on their feet without...
People in the UK are living longer and want to stay in their homes in old age. This means there is an increasing need for equipment to help them do this. Simple items like grab rails, ramps, mobility...
People can experience bone, muscle or joint pain at any point in their life - especially in their old age. Though there are a number of home remedies that may help manage these pains, orthopaedic aids...
This article talks about some of the most basic types of toilet aids or also known as independent living aids. These aids help the elderly, injured and others who have difficulty in the toileting...
When James was 42 he lost the ability to use his legs after a motorcycle accident. He had been sporty, very active and loved life. He has a passion for motorbikes and it was this which in the end led...
Modern mobility aids can make a big impact in some people’s lives. There are many different types available, including a wide range of walking aids. If you have limited mobility through injury...
Author Bio
Derry has been working in the mobility aids industry since 2003, acquiring a wealth of knowledge along the way. Before Essential Aids, Derry's background was in engineering. In his spare time he is a devotee of yoga and rare reggae vinyl.