Archive for the 'Mobility' Category

Aids to daily living

The widest range of aids to help with daily living is to be found at the site of OT Stores, these include items that are ergonomically designed to make daily tasks easier for those who require that extra help. Products that help include garden tools, home help, and outdoor items such as shopping trolleys, kitchen gadgets for easy opening of cans for instance.

Many people begin to suffer from weak grip, especially with the onset of old age or arthritis and a wide variety of holders are found at the online shop. Card holders for those who love to play bridge or other card games, long handled bottle holders enabling you to bring in the milk without having to bend down. Book rests help all people to read leaving the hands free and preventing neck strain, very useful for the elderly, but also ideal for students who may have to read and study for long periods, possibly writing notes. There is something for everyone at the OT Stores comprehensive online shop.

Mobility: Wheelchair Access Ramps

One of the most important accessories for wheelchair or mobility scooter users has to be the access ramp. With any disability aid it is important to get the best advice before embarking on the purchase of this important aid, and here at OT Stores we have a wealth of experience which has benefited buyers and not just assisted them but saved money by getting the correct ramp first time for the user.

Firstly you should always choose the longest  ramp possible- this produces less of a gradient and makes it easier and safer for the wheelchair or scooter to climb or be pushed onto. We always advise that a healthcare professional be consulted which will help you decide if a particular ramp is safe as well being suitable, also if you are wanting to transport the ramp in a vehicle think about the dimensions of the vehicle.

There are many types of ramps on offer at OT Stores and we have a comprehensive technical specifications file which can be accessed from our website.

Mobility Scooter Accessories

A great way to get mobile is of course with a mobility scooter. Like most products on the market to help with mobility there are simple additions you can use that will make your life much easier.

The main thing in providing mobility equipment accessories is to maintain excellent pricing without making compromises on quality. Maintaining independence goes without saying as does improving your quality of life, that is what we are here for.

Mobility scooters we know are suitable for the elderly or perhaps somebody with a disability who wants to get out more and join their friends or family.

Take a look at our mobility scooter bag which is really easy to mount on the back of your scooter and is made from a waterproof nylon. When looking to carry shopping around it great and has an easy zip top.

Preventing pressure sores - Mobility

Pressure sores are something that a person can get when they are immobilised for any length of time and they are very uncomfortable for the person who may be suffering from them. One of the most common forms of pressure sore occurs when someone has to sit for very long periods and is not able to stand or to move their sitting position.

In these cases using a Pressure Relieving Cushions can prove to be a very effective method of preventing this unfortunate condition. Pressure sores are the result of lack of blood causing the skin to become damaged and using a Pressure Relief Cushion will help to prevent these by reducing the pressure imparted to the buttock area.

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The Duoform® from SYSTAM® is an excellent product with a good record of success and comes in two sizes, and three degrees of support depending upon the weight. All of these are priced very moderately at £210.33 inclusive of VAT.

Wheelchair Access Ramps

The range of online mobility products available today is extensive. We have researched the full mobility range and selected the best ramps available today. Stepless ramps by Guldmann were designed in Denmark and after evaluation we are certain these are among the best wheelchair ramps that money can buy.
Stepless is a highly established brand and of excellent quality.

The modular doorstep ramp can be really easily assembled and is designed to fit any type of door opening. The advantage of this ramp is that you can still close the door with the ramp still there.

Portable wheelchair ramps have the advantage of being very lightweight and portable yet extremely strong. These Stepless ramps by Guldmann have an extensive feature set incorporating carry handles which are more comfortable, fittings which remain silent and have an ultra safe non-skid surface.

We understand that versatility with wheelchair ramps is paramount and they need to be functional in overcoming difficult steps.