Healthcare and medical products aren’t just about preserving life; they’re about preserving and elevating quality of life. And independence is at the heart of that mission.
Likewise, injury from a fall can put that independence in jeopardy.
Whether it’s visiting friends, shopping for groceries, getting outside in the sunshine, or just going room to room in your house, you should be able to move safely and comfortably, regardless of disability, injury, illness, or other mobility issue.
Today’s mobility solutions cover virtually any physical restriction you might have. And a Tampa Bay medical supplier is your local resource for all of those mobility solutions—with personal service to ensure that you get exactly what you need, as soon as possible, and for as long as you need it.
Why Are Mobility Aids So Important?
As we said, mobility aids are important for two primary reasons: independence and safety.
Independence: Quality of life centers on your ability to live with minimal assistance from others. While none of us ever truly lives completely free of other people’s help, it is healthy—both physically and mentally—to have the ability to do things on your own. And “doing things” often involves moving from place to place. Mobility aids allow this movement.
Safety: Moving freely doesn’t just mean physical independence; it means freedom from fear, too. When you have an injury or disability, the risk of a fall often increases. And falls are a major risk for serious injury. Mobility aids offer differing levels of assistance to reduce fall risk, providing an easy “backup plan” if your balance or your strength fails you.
These needs are true for humans everywhere. Here in Tampa, wheelchairs, walkers, and canes allow our clients greater access to our fabulous southwest Florida environment, attractions, culture, sports and more. And we’re passionate about facilitating that access.
What Conditions Can Benefit from Mobility Aids?
If you’ve never before had an illness or injury that threatened your mobility, you might not fully grasp how world-changing they can be. Mobility aids are absolutely vital to many people with paralysis and cerebrospinal issues. Likewise, some mobility aids are associated with support for muscle weakness and balance issues that can come with aging—also incredibly important!
Wheelchairs (manual, electric, and transport) come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, price points, etc. And that’s likely the first thing you think of when it comes to mobility aids.
But there are so many other mobility aids that can assist so many more people, of any age and any physical condition, who may find themselves in need of support.
Problem: Broken bones or other injuries to the lower extremities, which require you to avoid using one leg.
Mobility aid: Crutches or a knee scooter, a wheeled apparatus which allows you to “stand” supported on the knee of your injured leg, while walking normally with the healthy leg.
Problem: Recent surgeries that might cause fatigue, weakness, or disruptions in balance.
Mobility aid: Some aids allow you to walk, but while taking your support handles with you. Consider a lightweight walker, which has four slip-resistant feet; or a rollator, which has four small wheels, brakes, and a seat for easy resting as needed.
Problem: Uncertain balance and/or tricky terrain.
Mobility aid: For when walking is still possible, but you need also to avoid the risk of falls, canes are an easy and exceptionally healthy solution. At Helios in Tampa, cane selection includes a variety of aesthetic styles in standard, quad (a four-tip base at the end of a single cane) and even foldable canes for easy storage and transport.
Problem: Endurance/fatigue.
Mobility aid: Electric scooters are a game-changer when getting around the house is fine, but walking a block or more becomes exhausting.
Tampa Medical Equipment Sales and Rentals
When people in Tampa Bay need support for medical issues, Helios is here for you. Not only do we have a large selection of mobility aids, but our professional staff can help pair you with the one that will best suit your needs and maintain your independence. We’ll ensure it’s probably adjusted and fitted for you, and we can even perform repairs as needed.
Don’t need to purchase your mobility equipment? We offer rentals, too.
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