Qualified occupation Therapists will tell you that poor posture, badly designed furniture, beds and mattresses that are old and worn, lead to walking and back problems. Therefore it makes sense to replace those beds and chairs with furniture that is designed to alleviate and prevent these problems.

At the specialist online supplier OT Stores, you can be assured that only quality furniture from specially selected partners is shown at their online shop and only furniture that has been fully assessed and tested is on their pages. Browsing through the pages you will find only beds, adjustable tables, riser recliner chairs, office furniture, and high back chairs that are of the highest quality and design. Take time and browse through the online pages.

One thing is for sure and that is we can expect rain or showers in this country at some time, often at the most unexpected as well. Getting caught in the rain when out on your mobility scooter is the last thing that you want and so it is as well to be prepared for this, should a rain shower catch you out.

Raincoats are not always the best thing to pack into scooter bag and we do not want to wear them “just in case” particularly in the summer or if the weather is warm. The Deluxe Scooter Poncho fro OT Stores online shop is very easy and quick to put on and provides the maximum of protection from inclement weather. The Deluxe Poncho covers the top half of the body allowing easy movement and gives full protection to the upper half of the body as well as the knees. All seams are sealed for waterproofing and a full length zip is included with hood fitting snugly at the neck.

There may be a time when we have to use crutches to help us move around, perhaps after an accident during the period when our bones or joints and ligaments are in the process of repairing themselves. We do not have to use the standard arm crutch which in itself can be ungainly and unsightly, something that can express our individuality is available in the form of ergonomically designed arm crutches is a wide variety of stunning colours with matching ferrules as well!

OT Stores online shop features a range of these in a wide variety of colours with full cuff design much more comfortable to hold thanks to the soft feel handle and grip, offering full support to the user. All the coloured crutches are adjustable in height and two types of handle are offered giving warm and gentler feel to the touch. The handle will work for both hands equally and spreads the load across the palm for comfort and support. Sold in pairs at £29.36 inclusive of VAT these stylish aids offer an alternative to the grey NHS style crutch.

Users of the Khargo four wheeled walker universally acclaim this mobility device as transforming their lives. When difficulty with walking presents itself, mobility aids are plentiful and this can usually start with a simple walking stick, then perhaps a walking frame to give the user that little bit more confidence.

It is remarkable how quickly users of wheeled walkers regain their mobility and start to walk long distances with confidence. The Khargo four wheeled walker, complete with seat, has been described as probably the most stylish walker in the world, and we would not challenge that. The Khargo is easy to fold by simply lifting the seat, making it easy to transport, includes a shopping net designed to carry all the groceries, has large wheels making it easy to push, and features state of the art braking.

What is more remarkable about this revolutionary product, is that it is being offered at the OT Stores shopping site at the special offer price of only £151.58 inclusive of VAT, showing a remarkable saving of £70 plus VAT on the recommended retail price!

Transferring a person who has lost some of their mobility either from a car, chair or bed can be a challenge to the relative or carer. There are a number of aids available to assist including transfer boards, and mobility boards.

For assisted and unassisted transfers the transfer board TRAN 200 is designed in a way that enables those with limited mobility or strength to
move from one surface to another, such as chair to wheelchair or wheelchair to car. Cleverly designed with an arc shape the transfer board enables a variety of options in the way people are positioned, but the way that the board is shaped which enables a sweeping action enabling easy transfers. The board can be used for persons with a weight of up to 24 stone.

If you are now finding it a struggle to get in and out of bed, also getting upright or changing position in your bed, the OT Stores UK Bed Support Rail could be the answer to the problem. The bed support rail is fully adjustable and is manufactured from high quality chromium plated steel designed to fit comfortably underneath the mattress and is suitable for single, double, or kingsize divan style beds.

Featuring a double loop bed rail, this allows you to adjust your position in the bed, from a lying to a sitting position without difficulty. Suitable for persons up to 20 stones in weight, this simple aid is competitively priced at just £58.16 inclusive of VAT and will provide most people with all the help they need when repositioning in the bed.

We are proud to announce our special offers and clearance items for mobility and daily living aids. We have a variety of daily living products at very special prices that from time to time we must clear from our warehouse.

The range of items is extensive and starts at the E-Z Grabber at a mere £5.86 to the Neck Support Cushion which is £8.99, imagine how much easier your life would be with these products at such discount prices.

The Sholley Supreme Shopping Trolley is priced at £74.99 and is bound to help with your mobility when doing tasks that some people just take for granted. Our range of support products which act as walking aids are all featured on our special offers and clearance items page.

All that is needed by some people who are beginning to lose their mobility is something with which to steady them when walking, something as simple as a walking stick for example.

OT Stores UK has a far reaching and wide range of mobility aids all designed to provide that extra assistance sometimes required when moving around the home, or walking out. These include one of the most comprehensive ranges of walking sticks, walking frames, crutches and walking sticks that can be found, all within our online shop.

Choose from traditional walking sticks, sticks of adjustable height, brightly coloured sticks that reflect your personality, many with different handles, something there for everyone.

Our backs our perhaps the most vulnerable part of our bodies and it is one which we seem to neglect on a regular basis. Of course it is not always due our own fault; we may have had an accident, or suffered from bad posture due to car seats or a work related problem. However one of the most common is something that we can do little about, and that is the onset of old age.

There are a number of areas where help in lifting, reaching or picking up items can be achieved without putting stain on our backs. OT Stores UK feature a variety of items that will help to prevent putting extra strain on to our backs, the standard helping hand reacher model REAC265 is an example of the many that can be seen at the OT Stores online shop pages. This item is indispensable for those with limited ability, it is lightweight and easy to use and can help in picking up from both the floor as well as reaching a high objects.

Electric scooters allow the users to have freedom that could otherwise be denied to them if they have difficulty in walking for any distance. There can be no doubt that they transformed the lives of people who may be suffering from disability, or caused by common ailments that are associated with the onset of old age.

For those who have the tremendous benefit of owning one of these transporting aids, a number of accessories for their scooter can be found at the online catalogue at OT Stores. Using your scooter during anything but bright sunny weather does require that protection may be required.
The Scooter Leg Wrap has an open back design ensuring that this can be put on and taken off with ease, fully waterproofed, fleece lined, with a concealed security pocket. The scooter leg wrap comes in a choice of three colours, Royal Blue, Grey or Maroon.