Mobility Equipment Supplies

Swereco Shower Chairs are soft, adjustable, and lacquered with a strong, white powder coating. The seat has bars made of polyurethane foam, which gives a soft heat-isolated surface. It is easy to rise from the chair, thanks to its armrests. The rubber tips are made of TPE, a soft plastic, which leaves no marks on plastic floor. The height of the chair can be adjusted with clips. The seat is easy to remove for cleaning.

Some of these seats are made for children, and some are for those who are extra heavy. Backrests may be bought separately for additional comfort.

They are designed to allow people to sit while in the bath or shower. Gaps on the seat make water run through it easily.

These shower chairs offer the in-between help you need. You can sit down and shower while staying comfortable and safe. Choose a shower chair, from several styles available at DoAbility UK, which will suit you or your loved one’s needs.

A person who is bound on a wheelchair usually have difficulties taking a bath. What is ought to be an enjoyable cleansing act becomes a burden to people who have physical limitations. There are even those who come to a point when they no longer desire to take a bath nor shower because of the uneasiness and hazards related to bathing.

When taking a bath gets difficult for a person with disabilities, using a shower bench, chair, or stool may assist in making bath time accesible and a little more agreeable for them.

Shower benches are adjustable benches designed to allow people to sit after getting out of the bath or shower. Shower chairs with armrests make it easy for a person to rise from the shower and move to a wheelchair.

People with restricted physical capabilities still want to live independently, especially when it means doing private stuff, such as bathing. Nevertheless, because of its design, the bathroom is one of the most dangerous places in the house for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Wet areas, as well as perilous floors and electrical appliances in the bathroom are regarded as hazards for people with limited physical abilities. Considering that they have difficulty moving, falling, losing balance, or breaking a bone is likely.

Shower stools answer what the disabled requires to survive independently while accomplishing body-cleansing customs. A caregiver’s help would no longer be necessary since this specific type of seats are durable and secure.

For individuals who have handicaps, who avoid trips to the bathroom due to difficulty or fear, shower chairs are the perfect tool to make them enjoy bath time. It provides the person with a feeling of being normal and self-reliant.

The Swereco Shower Frame can be mounted on walls over the bathtub or draining gutter. The frame is foldable to the wall that is why it does not occupy too much space when it is not being used. The cloth is made of nylon fabric, which allows water to run through it. The frame, on the other hand, is lacquered with a strong, white powder coating. The shower frames includes the cloth when you buy it.

The shower frame is 60 cm wide and 90 cm long. It can hold up to 100 kilograms (15.75 stones) of weight.

Swereco Shower Frame

The Swereco Shower Mattress is designed for the Swereco Shower Frame. It is a soft mattress, especially suitable for restless kids. It has a 9-cm border, which lessens the risk of rolling off the shower frame.

Swereco Shower Mattress

Gleaming fixtures aside, the bathroom can easily be one of the most unhygienic places in the home. Microorganisms thrive in humid environments. Wet areas can support the proliferation of germs and serve as a reservoir for them.

Maintain a dry and well-ventilated bathroom. Be sure to clean your bathroom thoroughly on a regular basis.

A visibly clean toilet may have around 189 different germs.

Arm yourself with a very good bathroom cleaner and follow these bathroom hygiene tips:

TOILET

The toilet can be a depository of bacteria and viruses from feces. Cover the toilet when flushing to keep germs from being propelled to other nearby surfaces such as on toothbrushes. Regularly clean your toilet. This is especially important whenever someone is suffering from diarrhea or vomiting. Scrub the inside of the bowl several times a week. Do not forget to disinfect the seat, rim, lid, and the flush handle, which is frequently touched.

SINK

Washing your hands is still one of the best ways to prevent sickness. Always wash after using the toilet, coming into contact with bodily fluids, or cleaning any part of the bathroom. However, be aware that the sink can harbour bacteria and fungi. Contaminated hands may also leave colds and flu viruses on your sink taps. Scour the basin regularly with a clean rag soaked with an anti-bacterial cleansing solution, then rinse the basin with water. Disinfect your taps every day.

BATHTUB AND SHOWER

The shower and tub can shelter bacteria and fungi, which can cause skin infections and trigger respiratory allergies. Germs can lurk in cracks inside a tub. Regularly scrub the bathing area. Clean the shower walls before the shower floor to prevent spreading germs. Pay special attention to the corners of the shower. Molds can form and damage your shower curtain. Wash your curtain using an anti-bacterial cleaning solution.

DRAINPIPES

Drainpipes can be home to germ-carrying pests such as cockroaches. Hair, soap, and other substances can also clog them. Take out hair or soap particles that collect around the drains or plugholes. Periodically pour an anti-bacterial cleansing solution down your drains to prevent unpleasant smells from developing and to keep residue from accumulating inside your pipes.

FLOOR AND WALL TILES

Wet floors can help spread ailments like plantar warts and athlete’s foot. Grime can easily accumulate in the grouting of tiled floors. Eliminate molds and mildew from tiled floors by regularly cleaning the floor. After washing, disinfect your mop and rag with an anti-bacterial solution to prevent transferring germs to other surfaces.

Wheelchair cushions increases comfort while it provides exceptional pressure management.

When we sit, only one third of the body’s surface is supporting all of its weight, and blood flow is restricted. In the presence of muscle atrophy, which is experienced most especially by most people with spinal cord injuries, circulation is limited further by the loss of muscle that once served as a sort of natural cushion. An additional risk of sitting is shear force, as we tend to slide forward in the cushion, causing stress across the surface of the skin. These situations could result to pressure sores, which can be very serious, leading to hospitalization, surgery, and in rare occasions, death. The right cushion is a primary tool for maintaining the health of your skin.

Wheelchair cushions can often significantly improve a wheelchair user’s posture, as well as give support and pressure relief to prevent further medical problems such as pressure sores.

Materials used for wheelchair cushions have come a long way. You now have several choices based on your individual needs. Cushions protect skin from damage that can lead to pressure ulcers, and they affect many functional activities such as reaching, transfers, and wheelchair propulsion.

Many researchers and clinicians who have studied cushions have developed a common conclusion: No one cushion is best for all people. Because so many cushions are available commercially, wheelchair users should be able to find one that adequately meets their needs.

The Cushion Ellips by Swereco is a seat cushion moulded in cold and stiff foam that has unsurpassed comfort and support. The cold foam core gives stability and the stiff foam has a pressure-distributing effect. The leg divider and the slightly marked seat hollow give a stable seat surface for the best possible pressure distribution. The leg divider is equipped with air channels on the upper side to facilitate air circulation. It improves seating safety by preventing slipping. It also helps maintain an upright sitting position.

Cushion Ellips comes in various sizes and are available at DoAbility UK.

To know more about it, please check out the video below.

Yoga has become a familiar part of the health and fitness scene. Nearly 32 million people currently practice yoga. Another 18 million say they plan to try it within the year. Although many people turn to yoga to ease stress and improve overall health, a growing number have specific medical aims and are following the recommendations of their doctors.

According to a study, yoga therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain, which usually lasts more than three months, is notoriously difficult to treat. Not surprisingly, it drives many sufferers to turn to alternative and complementary therapies in search of relief. The study is the second of two randomized trials to test a specific form of yoga called Iyengar (pronounced eye-en-gar) yoga, which is based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar, one of the world’s most well-known living yoga teachers.

Most yoga taught and practiced is hatha yoga, which combines classic poses (asanas), controlled breathing, and deep relaxation or meditation. Iyengar is a type of hatha yoga that uses props such as blankets, blocks, benches, and belts to help people perform the poses to the fullest extent possible even if they lack experience or have physical limitations. The emphasis is on precise physical alignment, with trained teachers adjusting everything from the position of the shoulders to the angle of the toes.

Overall, the researchers found that the yoga group showed not only greater improvements in pain and mobility, but also a larger reduction in depression symptoms. In addition, the benefits were seen immediately after the six-month yoga regimen ended, as well as six months later.

The findings do not mean, though, that every style of yoga is right for back-pain sufferers.

People have to remember that this was a therapeutic Iyengar class. It is recommended that people with lower back pain who are interested in trying Iyengar yoga find a certified teacher with the experience to help them adjust the poses to their needs. That means talking with the teacher before starting a class, and keeping him or her posted on how the back problem is faring.

The subjects who participated in the study had been suffering from lower back pain for more than three months. About half took twice-weekly yoga classes for 24 weeks, while the rest were put on a 6-month waiting list while staying with usual care, such as pain medications.

After 24 weeks, the yoga group reported greater improvements in pain and disability, on average, than the comparison group. And while none of the study participants had major depression, the yoga group’s scores on a standard measure of depression symptoms improved to a greater degree than the comparison group’s.

When the researchers evaluated the patients six months later, they found that the yoga group was still faring better, on average.

Nonetheless, for some support products while you are recovering from lower back pain, visit DoAbility UK. They provide an extensive range of back pain products, from brushes to chairs and other equipment.

Walking sticks have always been used by the blind and the elderly for mobility assistance. Nowadays, due to the development of modern technologies, many different types of equipment, such as rollators, have been available to assist the blind and the elderly. Nevertheless, walking sticks remain to be the simplest, cheapest, and easiest mobility tool to use.

Unlike crutches, canes are only intended for balance, not as a support to the user’s full weight. Use discretion and common sense in the use of canes, which are very thin, or have a dual use or feature. For instance, for a sore ankle, use a support cane, not a sword cane. To get the most out of your walking stick or cane, you need to use one, which is the appropriate size for you.

There are two simple ways to determine the right walking stick size.

The first one is to measure the user. When having someone measure your cane size for you, put on your walking shoes. Note that different heel heights of varying shoes may change your size. Stand naturally upright. Let your arms fall to the sides in a relaxed manner. You will need the measurement between your wrist down to the floor.

Another way is to divide your height by two, and convert it to inches. However, measuring the distance between your wrist and the floor is much more accurate.

Although aging puts people at greater risk for serious eye disease and other eye problems, loss of sight need not coincide with growing older. Practical, preventive measures can help protect against a disastrous impairment. An estimated 40 to 50 percent of all blindness can be avoided or treated, mainly through regular visits to an eye specialist.

Regular eye exams are the key elements of visual health as people age. People who have a family history of eye disease or other risk factors should have more frequent exams. Do not wait until your vision degenerates to have an eye exam. One eye can often compensate for the other while an eye condition progresses. Usually, only an exam can detect eye disease in its earliest stages.

You can also take other steps on your own.

First, if you smoke, stop. Smoking increases the risk of several eye disorders, including age-related macular degeneration.

Maintaining a nutritious diet, with plenty of fruits and vegetables and minimal saturated fats and hydrogenated oils, promotes good health and may increase your resistance to eye disease. Carrots, which contain vitamin A, are one of several vegetables that are good for the eyes. However, fresh fruits and dark green leafy vegetables, which contain more antioxidant vitamins such as C and E, are even better. Antioxidant vitamins may help protect the eyes against cataract and age-related macular degeneration. Nevertheless, eating any vegetables or supplements containing these vitamins or substances will not prevent or correct basic vision problems such as nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Wearing sunglasses and hats is important for individuals at any age. If you need glasses for distance or reading, use them. Attempting to read without reading glasses will simply strain your eyes and tire them out. Using your glasses will not worsen your vision or lead to any eye disease. Taking the time to learn about the aging eye and recognizing risks and symptoms can alert you to the warning signs of eye problems.

Eye exercises will not improve or preserve vision or reduce the need for glasses. Your vision depends on many factors, including the shape of your eye and the health of the eye tissues, none of which can be significantly altered with eye exercises.

Although eyestrain, spending many hours in front of the television or computer screen, or working in poor light do not cause harmful medical conditions, they can tire the eyes and, eventually, their owner. Dim lighting will not adversely affect your eyesight, however, it will tire your eyes out more quickly. The best way to position a reading light is to have it shine directly onto the page, not over your shoulder. A desk lamp with an opaque shade pointing directly at the reading material is the best possible arrangement. A light that shines over your shoulder will cause a glare, making it more difficult to see the reading material. In addition, when you are working on a computer or doing other close work such as sewing by hand, it is a good idea to rest your eyes briefly every hour or so to lessen eye fatigue.

Finally, people who stare at a computer screen for long periods tend not to blink as often as usual, which can cause the eyes to feel dry and uncomfortable. Make a conscious effort to blink regularly so that the eyes stay well lubricated and do not dry out.

The eyes are priceless and deserve to be treated with care and respect, whether you are 80 or 18.

Rollators are a kind of wheeled walker with brakes, which is designed to hold upper-body weight and assist people with walking limitations to enjoy greater mobility and shun fatigue.

Different from traditional medical walkers, which need to be raised with each step, a rollator glides easily across flat indoor and outdoor surfaces, and may be customized with a multitude of options, which allow for ease and convenience.

If you are thinking of buying one, speak with your therapist first and ask for some advice on models and components that best accommodate your lifestyle, needs, and size.

The following are some factors you need to consider when purchasing a rollator:

Brake System
Your brakes need to be easy to reach and aptly responsive for safety.

Cable brakes, like the ones used on bicycles. The user squeezes the breaks with both hands and the wheels instantly stop. There are also one-handed cable brake systems for people who only have strengh in one hand.

Slow down brakes can be useful when the user is finding the walker is rolling too fast for them to control the walker.

Park brakes are essential when the rollator has a seat and you need to sit down.  It will stop the rollator or walker from moving and reduce the incidence of falls.

Frame Type
There are frames built with either steel or aluminum. Steel frames are stronger and heavier than aluminum, and is designed to sustain greater body weight. However, aluminum frames are lighter and easier to push for those weighing less than 100 kgs or 15 stone.

Handle Adjustment
Opt for a model that allows you to adjust the handles to a suitable height for your size. A number of designs permit a greater range of adjustment than others allow, so be sure to test it before buying to make sure that you feel the comfort and the proper fit.

Number and Size of Wheels
A rollator can be either three-wheeled or four-wheeled. Three-wheeled models are easier to maneuver around corners and in tight spaces. Nevertheless, four wheels are more stable.

Wheel size is one more concern. If you are inclined to spend a lot of time outdoors and on uneven surfaces, decide on a model with larger wheels. Small wheels are designed for indoor use and flat surfaces.

In addition to a variety of fashionable designs and colors, you can setup your wheeled walker with other accessories including baskets, a soft seat, cane holder, cup holder, basket bags, oxygen tank holder, back rests, and other features.

DoAbility UK offers the widest range of the latest and most affordable rollators that will suit your every need.

Pain is a symptom common to many foot conditions, and pain medications are a good solution for most types of foot pain. You can also try other approaches, either before resorting to pain relievers or in conjunction with them. For example, you can try an ice pack or a warm foot soak before reaching for the pain pills.

In general, if your skin feels warm to the touch, apply ice. Do not apply warmth to an inflamed area because it will only increase the blood flow and make the inflammation worse.

If your feet are tired and sore and your skin feels normal or cool to the touch, try soaking your feet in a warm bath to relax and soothe them. Pharmacies sell gel packs that you can either freeze or heat in the microwave, and apply to your feet. You can also try foot massage. Gently rubbing sore muscles and joints can often provide needed relief. However, do not massage a foot that is inflamed or that you think might be injured.

When it comes to pharmaceutical treatment, there are a number of different options. Some medications are topical — that is, you apply them to the skin. Others are systemic; these are usually taken in pill form.

Analgesics
This class of medications encompasses pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which relieve pain without relieving inflammation. Be aware that doctors caution people who drink regularly against using acetaminophen because alcohol can combine with this drug and cause liver damage.

Topical analgesics
Topical pain medications are available in lotion, cream, or gel form. They are spread on the skin and penetrate inward to relieve some forms of mild foot pain. Some topical preparations — such as those containing menthol, eucalyptus oil, or turpentine oil — reduce pain by distracting the nerves with a different type of sensation.

Another group delivers salicylates (the same ingredient as in aspirin) through the skin.

A third group counters a chemical known as substance P, which is a neurotransmitter that appears to transmit pain signals to the brain. These creams contain a derivative of a natural ingredient found in cayenne pepper. For that reason, they may burn or sting when first used.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAIDs are available both with and without a prescription. Popular over-the-counter NSAIDs include aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). If you are taking an NSAID solely to relieve pain, expect to take a low dosage for a limited amount of time — usually until the pain is gone. If you have a condition that involves inflammation as well as pain, such as Achilles’ tendinitis or a sprain, your doctor may advise you to take an NSAID at a higher dose and for a longer period, sometimes as much as several weeks. This is because you can feel the pain-relieving effects of NSAIDs almost immediately, but you do not experience the full anti-inflammatory effects until a sufficient amount of the medication builds up in your bloodstream. Be aware that NSAID medications have a variety of side effects, so it is important to discuss your personal health risks with your doctor when considering their regular use.