subject: Mobility Solutions - Solving Restricted Movement Challenges [print this page] Mobility Solutions - Solving Restricted Movement Challenges
When you're faced with arthritis, osteoporosis, or perhaps easily strained muscles, even walking up or down a small flight of entrance steps can seem harder than running a marathon. Age might not even be the determining factor in your mobility - if you've suffered a severe injury or are living with some physical limitations, navigating around your home could be a real difficulty.
Thankfully, in the new world of technology there are now some ingenious mobility solutions to assist those who struggle with easy movement. If you live in a house which has flights of stairs, it is possible to have a stair lift installed. This is a device you can sit comfortably in which uses a battery powered motor to transport you safely up your stairwell. It is operated with a joystick, and is so easy to use that anyone from a Great-Grandmother to a small child could do so.
Stair lift mobility solutions are extremely intelligent pieces of equipment - they have sensors to detect any potential obstacles on the stairs, and run so quietly you can hardly hear them. They can be installed for outdoor sets of steps also, and you can even find ones which are water-proof; and resistant to salt air if you happen to live by the beach.
You might be wondering how a stair lift would work if you have a winding, curved flight of stairs. This is no limitation, as you can easily find stair lifts specially designed for this. Self-levelling systems mean that the speed and level of the seat are adjusted as you round the corners, so you barely notice that you're turning at all!
If you are restricted to using a wheelchair, getting in and out of the house might be the first problem you have to worry about. A platform lift mobility solution would make a huge difference, as by using one of these you are able to gain access to any building with minimum effort. These usually require a lot less space than a ramp, so are popular choices for commercial buildings and homes.
Struggling with a lack of mobility is a very frustrating experience for anyone, and using a good mobility solution can help you to regain your freedom and independence like nothing else can. It is well worth making sure that any you install are of the highest quality, and come with full guarantees. With the right mobility solution, you'll be able to get around with ease!
If you are looking for mobility solutions or handling systems take a look at our range of products including indoor & outdoor access lifts, low rise platform lifts, residential stair lifts, bed movers and commercial lifts along with our very own horticultural scissor lift: www.pandect.co.nz
