If you have suffered a terrible injury that has left you unable to walk or stand without assistance, or perhaps you’re at that age where you need a little extra support, these walking aids from our business in Manchester, will make your life so much easier. It's hard enough walking on your own when you’re hurt but when you’re older, things will naturally progress to a worse state each year. So it's only right that you start to look at walking aids which will take all the hassle and frustration out of your lifestyle.
Simple yet so effective
Walking sticks have been used to support people with walking difficulties, for thousands of years. They are in principle, a third leg. However, although the normal walking stick provides decent support, a hurricane walking stick goes one step further. It has 3 contact points instead of the usual one, which covers a vaster surface area. It will give you better balance and traction in slippery conditions. Due to its design, it stands by itself, so you never have to lean your walking stick against something when you need to use both hands. It also has 8 height adjustments, so you can set it to your exact measurements. The 360 degree pivoting head, gives your wrist and hand much better range of movement and thus, better grip. As you would expect, it also folds neatly away for storage purposes.
More support
Perhaps of all the walking aids, the four wheel rollator gives the most support. For those with poor mobility, this is something that should become a part of your daily life when you need to go outside or if you really need extra support around the house. It has brakes on the handles, so if you’re ever off balance, the rollator won’t move too fast for you. It also has parking brakes, so it will stand still when you need to use both hands. This is excellent for when you go shopping and you are loading up the central compartment with groceries. It has a solid seat and back support bar which you can lean on when you’re feeling tired. Easily foldable, it can be made a third of its size for when you need to take it with you in the car.
Holding on
Walking around with crutches or a walking stick, you will find a recurring issue. Where do you put your walking aids when you’re not using them? With a bridgit, you can join two crutches or walking sticks together in a stable X shape. This allows them to rest against any surface without the threat of them falling to the ground. If you cannot bend down because you run the risk of falling and becoming immobile, this is a simple yet urgent need. You can also use the bridgit to hook your walking stick onto the back of a chair or handrail, so it's out of the way until you need it. It's suitable for crutches and walking sticks between 18 - 25mm.
