It is difficult
to cover the scope of all the differing types of mobility equipment available on the market. The term ‘mobility equipment’ covers a multitude
of different aids to mobility, all of which are designed for a different end
use, but all are designed to give the user more personal freedom and
independence.
As a for
instance, a person who has lost the use of their legs for one reason or
another, will need a different mobility aid than one who just has difficulty
walking. Difficulty walking may be due to injury or illness and affects
individuals in differing ways and of course severity.
For individuals
who are unable to walk or get out and about because of their condition, a wheel
chair is the ideal piece of equipment to offer increased mobility and personal
freedom. There are many different types of wheelchair depending upon the level
of disability or physical impairment the person is subject to. In order to
obtain the best possible advice and to get the most functionality from any
wheel chair, it is always worthwhile speaking to someone who understands the
practicalities and can offer advice suited to the needs of the individual.
If the
individual is able to walk but at the same time has difficulty in supporting
themselves, or needs a little extra help it could be a walking stick or walking
frame that could be the answer to increased mobility. As with wheel chairs
there is a massive range of differing needs equipment available.
Walking frames
which have built in shelves and/or baskets are ideal for aiding independence
especially when shopping. It is not always easy carrying heavy shopping bags or
baskets, even for able bodied individuals, but with the aid of a walking frame
supported on wheels, there is no problem in managing what is after all an
essential chore.
Walking sticks
offer a measure of support where walking is difficult but not restricted too
much. This may be because the individual has suffered injury and is in need of
temporary support, or where long term injury causes discomfort or pain when
walking.
There are many
reasons why individuals are unable to get out and about without the need of
mobility support; however, just as this is so there are many aids to mobility
all of which offer freedom of movement and independence which might otherwise
be lost.
For
more information regarding temporary, short term or permanent mobility
equipment from walking sticks, walking frames, wheelchairs and mobility
scooters log on to the website of the Mobility Shop, the address of which is www.mobilityshop.co.uk