It is sometimes mistakenly called a BedLever or Bed lever whereas the correct official registered trademark is the Liftwell Bed Leaver bed grab rail made by Liftwell Production Ltd and distributed by OTS ltd of OTSTORES from there new Independent Living Centre in Malvern just south of the Midlands.

Many OT’s, Phyio’s and clients have come to depend on this very useful grab rail device to assist the patient or client when leaving a single or double divan bed and they have a need for a bed grab rail to grab hold of and assist them. It also helps when entering the bed and one needs a firm rail to grab hold of while lowering oneself onto the bed.

Lightweight Scooter & Wheelchair portable ramps.

Users, Carers and Occupational Therapists will find these Dunslope super light weight wheelchair ramps from OTSTORES easier to handle than any other similar sized ramps on the market. They are easy to carry, open and position in place. The wide style and strength of the ramp enables a carer or OT to walk on the ramp safely as they push a wheelchair. The shorter ramps are ideal to keep in the vehicle or home for situations where there is an unexpected step to negotiate.

For active wheelchair users, the shortest ramp (order no RAMP407) is so practical and easy to use you will be able to handle and transport it yourselves; it can even be stored in a useful carry bag on the back of your wheelchair.

The maximum load is 300kg, it is made of fibreglass and super graphite which means they are so light most carers can pick them up by the Dunslope handle with one finger.

They are currently available in the UK in four lengths of 0.7 metre, 0.85 metre, 1.65 metre and 2.05 metre. They can be seen and tried in store at OTSTORES new retail showroom and demo centre in the central England area of Malvern Worcestershire.

The Dunslope ramp, from OTSTORES in Malvern Worcestershire fold vertically, so you can carry the ramp comfortably very much like a suitcase, but so much lighter.

These ramps have a special safe non skid surface giving excellent grip and with high visibility yellow safety lines along the edges of the folding ramps to guide the OT or carer when using the Dunslope.

These special ramps are ideal for wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters.

To see online go to Dunslope ramps

]]> http://www.rehastores.net/lightweight-scooter-wheelchair-portable-ramps.html/feed/ 0 http://www.rehastores.net/specialist-furniture.html http://www.rehastores.net/specialist-furniture.html#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:50:17 +0000 rehastores http://www.rehastores.net/specialist-furniture.html Qualified occupational 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.

The Visco Memory Pillow is manufactured by Putnams, once used you will never revert to a standard pillow from choice. The Visco pillow will relieve neck pain, importantly back pain and headaches ensuring that you get a good undisturbed night sleep. The Visco pillow come in two styles, Royal and king size, both of which will fit into a standard pillow case. Made from the latest memory “Visco” material the pillow continually adjust as you move, reacting to your body heat, cradling your neck correctly aligning your spine. The Visco Memory Pillow is currently on special offer at the OT Stores online shop.

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.

Keeping liquids warm is a necessity for many elderly people and the insulated mug allows for those who are slow eating and drinking. One way straws allow the user to use normal drinking cups or glasses; the liquid will not flow back down these straws after the user removes their lips. The one-way valve eliminates sucking air from an empty straw. Keeping people’s dignity is important and the lightweight bone china cup and saucer is suitable for those with poor grip which features handles on both sides to provide additional stability.

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.

OT Stores bed Grab Rails are designed to give you assistance and support when raising yourself from a lying position, whilst you are standing by the bed, wishing to change your position in bed, to steady you whilst sitting on the bed and lifting your legs on to the bed. OT Stores can help you choose the right Bed Grab Rail in relation to the type of bed you have, and your weight, simply call 0845 2607061 or check with our online chart.

Three boards are offered by OT Stores for showering and bathing in distinctive sizes depending on your particular needs. We suggest that you measure the bath, from outer rim to outer rim. In most cases, this measurement will be between 660mm and 760mm / 26” and 30”. You can then search our bath board range to determine your options and choices. Our bath boards have adjustable brackets on their underside to secure against the inner sides of the bath ensuring a secure fit.

The Langham chair raiser is adjustable for height and are made from plastic so they will not damage the finish on legs of the chair and can be removed when no longer needed. The Langham raisers are supplied in a set of four and can be offered in three different sizes to accommodate thickness of chair leg. The Langham chair raiser can be used to raise the height of beds as well, which has been found to help both getting in and out of a bed.