Medical mobility
devices are commonly designed for people with restricted mobility though it can
be used by anybody facing problems in walking, bending, standing after long
hours of sitting, etc. These devices are common in healthcare centers and of late,
people are increasingly using them in homes also. Medical lift chair and knee
walkers are the two popular mobility devices that help in improving the mobility
of a person in the most convenient manner. Fortunately, both medical lift chair
and knee walkers are available on a rental basis.
Medical Lift Chairs:
Medical lift chairs are battery operated wheelchairs that are extremely helpful
for people with knee issues. These chairs are equipped with a powerful lifting
mechanism that tilts the seat of a chair in a forward position when a person
wants to stand or sit. This results in a safe transition from a sitting to
standing position or vica-verca without putting a strain on back and knees. The
medical lift chair rentals are easy
to customize with a seating position.
Users can choose infinity position, three-position or two-position
chairs as per their requirements.
Knee Walkers: Knee walkers
are ideal to use indoors and by those people who are suffering from a foot or
ankle injury and looking for a temporary mobility solution. A person needs to
self-propel this mobility device himself from one leg while keeping the other
leg in an elevated and resting position. A better alternative to crutches, knee
walkers are safe and allow a person to travel further distances safely. Unlike
crutches, knee walkers rentals can be used by those people also who have low
upper body strength. It is because a person does not need to put strains on
hands and wrists while operating them.
It is strictly
advisable to consult your healthcare professional before determining which
mobility device can solve your purpose adequately. Medical lift chairs rentals are ideal for those who spend long hours
on lift chairs whereas knee walkers work wonder for those who want to regain
their independence despite suffering from an ankle injury. One can easily take
these mobility devices on rent from a reputed company dealing in medical
mobility devices.
