Mobility is the most common disability among older Americans, this according to the U.S. Census Bureau report. The Census Bureau reported that close to 40% of Americans age 65 and above had at least one disability. The report covered the period 2008 to 2012. Of the 15.7 million affected Americans, the Census Bureau reported that […]
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In many urban streets, shopping malls and public parks, mobility scooters are becoming a common sight. Mobility scooter is a single occupant power-powered transport vehicle and is used as a mobility aid. This assistive device is controlled through a mechanical tiller system. Some have 3 wheels; others have 4 wheels.
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Mobility is one of the most important human faculties. It influences not only a person’s walking ability, but also the ability to accomplish personal tasks. It also affects one’s physiological health, as well as one’s interaction with others and his or her environment.
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Millions of Americans are using canes. However, canes are among the most underutilized mobility assistive devices for older people. The commonly used canes are the adjustable single-tip, un-adjustable (wooden) tip and quad type (with four tips).
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Mobility is inseparably linked to the quality of life. Mobility becomes even more essential for the elderly. Aging increases mobility impairments. In addition to aging, environmental factors and individual vulnerabilities (genes, for instance) increase the risk of mobility decline.
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Mobility – the ability to move whenever and wherever we want – is fundamental to everyday life. As we grow older, the risk of mobility decline also increases. Factors that contribute to this decline include genetics, aging processes, physiological impairments and environmental causes.
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To live a full and independent life, one needs to have access to services, goods, activities and other people. This access often involves mobility. Mobility is defined as the ability to move where and when a person wants. For the baby boomers’ generation, mobility means personal automobile. But as this group ages, there is a […]
Continue reading »The merry walker is a chair and walker rolled into one. This mobility aid is ideal for those who would normally be placed in a wheelchair. Patients with the following conditions can use the merry walker: -Hip and knee replacements patients -Abdominal surgery patients -Maternity (C-Section recovery) patients -ICU patients -Other patients who experience difficulty […]
Continue reading »Crutches have been in existence long before the knee walker. The knee walker, however, is a far superior device than the crutches. There are two types of crutches. The earliest type of crutches is the one that is used to fit under the armpit. The later type has arm cuffs that cradle the forearms. The […]
Continue reading »The hemi walker is particularly beneficial to hemiplegic patients. Hemiplegic patients are stroke survivors with one relatively weak side of their body and one with a strong side. This strong side of the body remains quite functional. The functions to the weak side of the body are seriously reduced. According to the Centers for Disease […]
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Do you need one or both upper extremities for balance or weight bearing? What frequency of weight bearing is needed? If your answer to the first question is “both” and your answer to the second is “constant,” then most likely, a standard walker is ideal for you, this according to Sara Bradley and Cameron Hernandez […]
Continue reading »It is well-established that walking is important to maintain independence in daily life activities. For many obese individuals, walking becomes a taxing activity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is a growing health problem in industrialized societies including the United States. Obesity is a risk factor for a number of chronic conditions like […]
Continue reading »Physical activity is important even for those with mobility limitations. Handicap scooters enable those with mobility limitations to remain physically active. Physical activity is defined as any body movement that results in energy expenditure. This body movement is produced by skeletal muscles. Older people, in particular, are encouraged to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle. […]
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Being the smallest and the cheapest assistive device in the market today, it is no wonder that canes are popular. This assistive device can easily be bought in a local drugstore and online as well. Cane is beneficial in the following ways: It helps redistribute weight from a lower extremity that is painful or weak. […]
Continue reading »The rising population of older adults in the U.S. has led to the rising usage of assistive mobility devices like the electric mobility scooters. Electric mobility scooters are also known by other terms like motorized mobility scooters, buggies or gophers. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), electric mobility scooters are called “other power-driven mobility […]
Continue reading »Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases. Walking with the bariatric rollator contributes to the overall health and decrease the risk of chronic diseases. Obese individuals are susceptible to chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, coronary heart disease and hypertension. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity […]
Continue reading »The aluminum rollator is often the equipment required for pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation is defined as the comprehensive and multidisciplinary intervention for patients with chronic lung disease like COPD. This rehabilitation aims to reduce the disability and symptoms of those with lung disease. It also aims […]
Continue reading »The standard type adult walkers are beneficial to patients with cerebellar ataxia. The term “ataxia” came from the Greek word “a taxis,” which means without coordination. In medical term, ataxia refers to the damage to a part of the brain called the cerebellum. Doctors call this condition as cerebellar ataxia. The cerebellum controls movement and […]
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As we enjoy our twilight years, there are things that we just cannot anymore do. In our younger years, we walked as fast and we drive as fast. In our twilight years, many of us seniors cannot walk as fast. We cannot drive as fast. But many of us are not invalid. We can still […]
Continue reading »The 4 wheel mobility scooter has a dual purpose. It serves as a mobility aid and as a form of personal transport. Mobility scooters are also known as powered mobility devices and 3 or 4-wheeled battery powered vehicles. They are designed to aid mobility. They are also designed to transport one person for short distance […]
Continue reading »Scooters like the 3 wheel mobility scooter are increasingly used by older people in the United States. Many older adults in the U.S. cannot anymore travel as they used to do. Many cannot anymore drive their car. At least 30 percent of older people (65 years old and older) report difficulty walking three city blocks, […]
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Walking is an important aspect in becoming physically active. While walking is the most accessible form of exercise, many older adults are not able to do this basic form of exercise because of physical difficulties. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the obstacles that hinders many seniors from walking.
Continue reading »Rollators like the winnie walker rollator provide support, balance and help people avoid falls. Rollators refer to walking frames with three or four wheels. The winnie walker rollators have three wheels. There are two types of winnie walker rollators: deluxe and lite. These two types of winnie walker rollators have two rear wheels and one […]
Continue reading »Certain below the knee conditions may require surgery. After any below the knee surgery, non-weightbearing is required. The weil knee walker is a non-weightbearing walking tool after surgery. Orthopedic specialists frequently recommend non-weightbearing after any below the knee surgery. Non-weightbearing is defined as the restrictions placed on the injured part after surgery. Non-weightbearing means zero […]
Continue reading »Some 30 years ago, the rolling knee walker was not yet in existence. The rolling knee walker is not a new concept though. It is a descendant of a long line of walking aids. In an article published in the British Medical Journal, researchers Webling and Fahrer found that the precedent of the rolling knee […]
Continue reading »The rollator with seat is a walking aid that is ideal for COPD patients. Rollators are also known as rolling walker, wheeled walker, three-wheeled walker and four-wheeled walker. In general, rollators are referred to as walking frames with a hand brake, and with three or four wheels. The presence of a seat is one of […]
Continue reading » The cane was once a symbol of power and aristocracy. In the olden days, aristocratic men and women carried with them canes at the race track and at the watering place. In the past, no well-established doctor would be seen in public without a cane – this being the symbol of the medical profession. Today, […]
Continue reading »Physical activity is particularly difficult for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Rollator walker makes physical activity easier for COPD patients. COPD is the umbrella term for diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and some cases of asthma are examples of this disease. According to the Centers for […]
Continue reading »Among persons with mobility limitations, access to mobility devices like the rollator is a prerequisite to live a life with dignity. Mobility device like the rollator is defined by the World Health Organization as a common type of assistive technology that is “used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” […]
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Rollators are routinely prescribed during geriatric rehabilitation to compensate for mobility deficits and balance. They are also used for fall protection and for increased activity.
Continue reading »Physically challenged individuals find it hard to travel without assistance. The phoenix scooters enable physically challenged individuals to travel independently. For many older adults, driving a car or walking a few blocks away from home cannot be done because of physical limitations. While many older adults cannot drive a car or walk for many blocks, […]
Continue reading »Pediatric walkers are assistive devices that enable children with mobility disabilities to receive care at their home and community level. Among the many mobility disabilities affecting children, cerebral palsy is the most common. Cerebral palsy is the umbrella term for disorders that affect an individual’s ability to move. This condition also affects a person’s posture […]
Continue reading »There is growing evidence that waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) are predictors of mobility difficulties. The nitro style rollators make mobility possible for obese individuals. A study by Jenkins in 2004 showed that being overweight or obese makes one more likely to experience lower body mobility and difficulties with activities of daily living. […]
Continue reading » The United States is an ageing country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since January 1, 2011, and every day for the next 20 years, nearly 10,000 Americans will celebrate their 65th birthdays. The unprecedented number of the senior population in the US means that there will likely be a growing […]
Continue reading »Can’t drive your old motorcycle because of lower extremity weakness? Mobility scooters offer motorcycle enthusiasts with lower mobility weakness to ride with the wind once again. Mobility scooters are like motorcycles with the following twists: – They are powered mostly by batteries. – They can only accommodate one passenger. – Their speed limit is lower […]
Continue reading »Many cases of mobility impairments can be treated through self-rehabilitation. The merry walker is an effective way for rehabilitating mobility impairments. The merry walker is a standard pick-up walker. A standard walker is a walking frame with four tips and without wheels. This type of device has to be picked up in every step of […]
Continue reading »Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a debilitating disease that limits physical activity. Medline deluxe rollator is an effective way to increase the level of physical activity among COPD patients. COPD is a disease that negatively affects the respiratory system. This condition is characterized by shortness of breath and muscle fatigue. Many COPD patients […]
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Knee walkers and crutches are two options to consider for maintaining mobility especially when non-weightbearing is required.
Continue reading »Mobility impairments significantly affect the quality of life of people with Huntington’s disease. Medical rollators are often prescribed to patients with this condition to prevent falls. Huntington’s disease is an inherited disease. It causes the gradual breakdown of the nerve cells in the brain. Mobility disorders that are associated with this condition include involuntary jerking […]
Continue reading »People over the age of 60 are usually affected by Parkinson’s disease or PD. Lightweight walkers with front wheels are particularly useful in patients with this condition. Parkinson’s disease is classified under the conditions called motor system disorders. Symptoms of this condition include: – Trembling of the face, jaw, arms, legs and arms – Stiffness […]
Continue reading » One of the leading causes of disability and pain among older adults (65 years old and above) is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease. It is the most common form of arthritis. There are three types: hand, hip and knee osteoarthritis. The biomechanical marker of knee osteoarthritis is the progression in the […]
Continue reading »The knee walker and crutches are often used to better manage pain and recover from below the knee injuries. Below the knee injuries can be caused by foot surgery, breaks, sprains, amputation and ulcers of the foot. The knee walker is an assistive device with 4 wheels, a handle, a hand brake and a seat. […]
Continue reading »Eight out 10 stroke patients experience mobility difficulty on one side of the body. The hemi walker is an assistive device that can be used to help stroke patients have greater independence with everyday activities. Weakness or mobility difficulty on one side of the body is called hemiparesis. According to the National Stroke Association, hemiparesis […]
Continue reading »It is well-established that functional capacity declines in old age. The heavy duty rollator facilitates active and independent lifestyle even in old age. Despite their mobility impairments, many older adults have continued living at home and leading an independent life. According to the United Nations or UN, independent living among older adults is common in […]
Continue reading »Walking impairments can disrupt both emotional and physical well-being. Handicap scooters are ideal for everyone who has walking difficulties. For many people, the act of walking is taken for granted. Walking though is central to daily life. It gets us to work, doing errands, visiting friends and family, and for self-care. A study by Iezzoni […]
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In many parts of the world, especially in countries like the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, the use and sale of mobility scooters is on the rise. Mobility is broadly defined as the ability to move oneself, for instance, walking or by using assistive technologies. Mobility scooter is one of the most acceptable […]
Continue reading »Medical rollators are often prescribed to provide safe mobility for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. COPD refers to a group of diseases that result to breathing-related problems. Asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema are some examples of COPD. Patients with COPD often report of fatigue, walking slower than people of the same age […]
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Arthritis affects 52.5 million American adults, this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arthritis patients can benefit the most from folding walkers. Arthritis is the collective term for over 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions. Symptoms associated with this disease include pain, stiffness, swelling and aching in or around the joints. […]
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It is a well-established fact in the scientific community that exercise activity such as walking protects against loss of physical function in adults. As early as 1953, Dr. Jeremy Morris and colleagues had shown that “men in physically active jobs have a lower incidence of coronary heart disease in middle-age than men in physically inactive […]
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In the past decade, there has been an increase of demand for electric mobility scooters. Electric mobility scooters are mobility aids for those with walking impairments. The electricity which is stored on the rechargeable batteries powers the electric mobility scooters.
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Many older adults seek human assistance because of their difficulties in doing everyday tasks. Drive walkers are technological advances that can substitute human assistance. There are 2 forms of coping for mobility limitations: human assistance and technological assistance. Human assistance refers to help receive from another person. This assistance can be from a relative, friend […]
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Many older adults can only stay mobile with the use of assistive devices like the drive medical rollators. For many frail older people, being mobile with a device like the drive medical rollators is a more suitable arrangement compared to being dependent on other people.
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Overweight older adults with low muscle strength have greater risk of losing their walking ability. A bariatric walker is an important tool aimed at reducing the risk of mobility disability. More than one-third or 78.9 million Americans are obese, this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity, according to the CDC, […]
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The reduction of mobility is one of the problems that affects a large number of the elderly population. Mobility encompasses not just the person’s ability walk, but also the person’s ability to complete personal tasks. Mobility is defined as the ability to move around safely and effectively in the environment. Mobility is necessary for the […]
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