The Mobility & Disability Products Blog from Mobility 365

Cups & Mugs — No comments
13
May 12

No More Spills With Our Drinking Solutions!

Does your child struggle to sip from a glass? Does your child find it difficult to hold their glass for themselves and drink? Are you concerned to give your child china or glass cups and glasses? They say to make sure your child doesn’t hold the rim between their teeth, however can you really watch them at every second?

One solution is to provide your child with a straw and teach them to use this. This skill can be taught to any child who is able to understand your instructions. This illuminates the concern for damage to teeth (or lips) from biting on glass or china, and is the perfect solution for where a child is unable to sip from their glass.

Using a straw may not be the solution for all; for example, if a child is unable to handle their cup, maybe they are prone to knocking the cup (or glass) over, or struggle to place the glass down on the table when they have finished. In this scenario what you really need is a cup with a lid, and one that features a drinking spout, or more specifically a non spill drinking spout!

At Mobility 365 we have a range of cups, mugs and bottles to assist children and adults alike with disabilities. Some of our most popular drinking solutions include the following features:

Non spill valves
Large handles and/or grips
Integral straws
Lids with spouts
Ergonomically angled bodies designed to reduce the amount of wrist action and head tilting needed when in use
Weighted bases

A fantastic example is featured Non-spill Cups to your right. These cups are designed with an angled spout to facilitate ease of use and have the benefit of a grooved body to ensure a better grip. With an optional and unique lid, you can ensure that drinking time is free from spillages, plus the spout has a one flow valve so that in the event of the cup being knocked over or dropped, there will be no spills.

Microwave and dishwasher safe up to 130C degrees.
Supplied with either a lid with a small aperture for liquids, or a large aperture for semi solids
A choice of colours is also available.
Capacity 200ml (7fl.oz.).
Grooved sides to facilitate grip.
Volume calibrations on side of cup.
Prices start from as little as £2.11!

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Pressure Sores – How You Can Make it STOP

A very worrying statistic brought to us by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), states that the number of hospital patients who develop pressure sores (also known as decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers or bed sores) has raised by 63% in the last 10 years! Considering how technology and research is advancing all the time this is a very surprising statistic which can only leave us all with a sense of fear for our old. This effects those whose mobility or sensation of pressure is impaired including the elderly, stroke victims, people with dementia or head injuries and anyone who is bedridden or confined to a wheelchair.

A pressure sore is basically caused by a constant pressure to the skin, which inevitably cuts off the circulation to the area. Pressure sores can occur on any area of the body where pressure is not relieved, however they are more commonly found over bonier and pronounced areas such as the heels, ankles or the sacrum as these areas have less fatty tissue and muscle to protect the skin from the surface it is against and from the pressure against the bone.

Pressure sores are very common in the medical profession as doctors and nurses deal with the problem on a daily basis. They can be caused by friction on delicate skin from rubbing on sheets which is common on bedridden patients and those confined to wheelchairs, but also from casts or braces.

At Mobility 365 we quite a range of pressure reducing items such as heel protectors, pressure reducing mattresses, overlays, chair cushions, elbow protectors, bath cushions, toilet pads, wheelchair cushions, wheelchair arm cushions and more. You will find that they are made using a variety of different materials such as foam, memory foam, gel and air. You will also find a selection of adaptors which can be used with your existing furniture in order to adjust it so that the risk of pressure sores is reduced and the patient is more comfortable.

If you’d like to discuss your options or would like any more information about how you or your medical facility can prevent the burden of pressure sores, then do get in touch with us here at Mobility 365 where we’re always more than happy to help – 01252 744415.

Kitchen & Dining / Plates & Dishes — No comments
20
Apr 12

Easy Enjoyable Meal Times!

When a person suffers with limited grip and dexterity, tremors, decreased hand eye co-ordination or poor range of motion, eating can be a laborious task. This is also true when a person has limited strength which can often happen with age or of course when the individual has only one arm, or hand. In these circumstances meal times can often be messy, frustrating, even humiliating which can have a knock on effect on the person confidence. The answer is not to feed them, as in most scenarios this can be seen as demeaning and will only leave the individual feeling helpless. The answer is to provide them with the tools that will allow them to continue feeding themselves and lead a normal, independent life.

At Mobility 365 you’ll find that we have a range of disability plates and bowls which are uniquely designed to give those at a disadvantage, their independence when eating. As there are various different types of difficulties and demands, you will find a great many solutions to cover needs across the whole spectrum. For example you will find plates and bowls with high sides, suction plates, plates with partitions, insulated plates and bowls and popular range of plates and bowls with a scoop facility.

High sided plates mean that the user is less likely to spill their food over the edges and suction plates will prevent the plate from slipping and sliding when the individual is trying to scoop from their dinner wear. Partitioned plates prevent the food from mixing up while the user eats whilst also providing sides to use as leverage to get food onto the cutlery. Insulated plates are a great invention which prevent the individuals food from going cold while they eat; a great idea where feeding takes more time than usual! Scoop plates provide a tall, curved edge which food can be pushed towards and then manoeuvred onto the fork or spoon; ideal for increased control when using one hand.

With so many options available to help facilitate with the independent eating of many different individuals personal difficulties, there really is no reason why you or your loved one cannot lead a normal life in terms of meal times. If you’re in need of some help or advise, please feel free to call us Mon – Fri between 9am and 5pm on 01252 744415 where one of our team will be happy to help you.

Highchairs/Childrens Seating — No comments
09
Apr 12

A Seating Solution For Your Child With Special Needs!

Cast your eyes upon another of Mobility 365’s featured products, the Special Tomato Height Right Chair. This unique chair is designed for young children to adolescents to aid in proper seating and positioning which is imperative for children aged from 6 months to 15 years whether or not they have special needs. The chair focuses on the support and positioning of the trunk, pelvis, legs, and feet, which inevitably improves the child’s focus whilst allowing them to attend to the task in hand.

This stylish and innovative seating is designed to grow with your child and will even take their weight up to 250 lbs – that’s nearly 18 stone! With secure positioning and a modern and sleek design, this chair will work with your current decor whether that is at home, at school, in therapy or even in care facilities! It slightly curved backrest conforms to the body’s natural shape whilst its height and depth adjustable seat and footplate will conform to your child as they grow. With its adaptive design, this chair will last for many, many years. However the Height Right™ chair has also been designed with strength and durability in mind and is sure to provide years of growth for children with special needs. Fuss free, this chair can be easily cleaned with the wipe of a cloth and some kitchen spray, ideal for busy homes and care facilities! The chair features:

3-Point Pelvic Belt
Easily adjustable seat plate and foot plate
Optional no-seam Soft-Touch Cushions (from £106.65!)
Made from natural hardwood
5-Year Warranty
Wipe clean
Optional Wood Tray (just £66.83!)
Just £140.40!
This product qualifies for disability VAT relief!

Please note that even thought this chair is as stable as an ordinary chair or highchair, it is NOT suitable for children who use vestibular movements or in other words, who rock back and forth, as it may not meet your child’s needs. For more help and advice, please call us on 01252 744415 or for orders you can simply purchase online!

Insoles — No comments
03
Apr 12

Never Underestimate The Importance of Caring For Your Feet!

Did you know that in many instances your foot, ankle, shin, knee, hip or even back pain could be due to poor foot positioning and shock absorption? With a simple insole you can kiss goodbye to your aches and pains enjoying pain free sport and general day to day life. The key however is to choosing the right insole for your foot problem, which – unless you know your specific medical complaint – can be a process of trial and error. Many people find that they need to try a few different types of insoles before they get it right, eventually finding one that will enable them to enjoy a better quality of living.

If you suffer with any of the following, then you will be able to find an insole here at Mobility 365 that can ease your suffering:

Daily Life Aches & Pains – A simple cushioning support for your heel and arch can relieve various general aches – take a look at our foot care appliances.
Medical Aches & Pains – For those of us who suffer with Diabetes, Arthritis, misaligned knees, and similar medical complaints, our insoles will assist with circulation and support the abuse and shock that the foot endures throughout the course of the day.
Specific Medical Conditions – Problems such as Plantar Fasciitis, shin splints, heel pain, stress fracture, metatarsalgia, neuropathy’s, dissipating shock, Achilles tendonitis, calf strain, ball of foot pain and over-pronation or supination can be relived with the use of our shock absorbing insoles.
Athletic Pain – Athletes such as runners and joggers will find they are more likely to suffer with problems due to poor foot support when practising their sport without the use of specialist insoles. Our performance insoles and shock absorbing insoles will provide the extra cushioning and shock absorption needed in order to perform at your best without any negative consequences to your body.

Taking into account that the average person takes between 8,000 and 10,000 steps a day it would be fair to say that we should respect our feet. They are a vital part of the body which enable us to get from A to B taking the entire weight of our bodies. Consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 38 muscles and tendons, the feet are more complicated than we give them credit for; it’s clear to see why mistreating them can only lead to complications later down the line. Without the proper care, we are likely to experience foot problems which will inevitably lead to various other complaints in the shins, calves, knees, hips and back. Putting preventative measures in place to protect your feet will only care for the body higher up the kinetic chain and for the small price of a pair of insoles, we’ve no excuse for not looking after our feet!

Couches & Plinths — No comments
25
Mar 12

Treatment Couches For All Environments

Have your treatment couches seen better days? Are you embarrassed to ask your patients to lie on the couch? Maybe you’re giving your treatment room a well needed re-vamp or else you’re simply bringing your practice up to standards. Whatever the scenario, we can help.

Mobility 365 has a great range of medical and rehabilitation products including a selection of treatment couches. In fact you’ll find a long list including examination couches, therapy couches, treatment couches, surgery couches, electric couches, hydraulic couches, portable couches, sports injury couches, practitioner couches, chiropractic and osteopathy couches, reflexology couches, first aid couches, massage couches, orthopaedic couches, neurology couches, exercise tables, changing tables, cot sides, folding platforms, couch covers, bariatric platform and the list goes on!

Whether you run a mobile therapist business, hospital, clinic, consultation room or ward, keep a school first aid room or run a doctors surgery, our couches are designed to enable you to perform your treatments, no matter what they are. Our couches guarantee maximum comfort for your patients and provide you with the facilities to perform your treatments at the correct working position. Furthermore, some of our couches are even treated with anti-bacterial upholstery, just another way to ensure you and your patients are protected against MRSA and other bacterial problems.

Take a look at our five section universal couch below, featuring the following:

Anti-bacterial coating
High quality 5 section universal couch
Twin lift design
Electric and hydraulic models available
Hand control operation on electric model
Positive/negative head section
Raising backrest from horizontal to 90°
Mobile hoist clearance 23cm
Breathing hole and plug
Retractable wheels
Height adjustment 50 – 92cm (19 – 36″)
Upholstery: Length 195cm (76″). Width 65cm (25″)

This is a great example of one of our more popular treatment couches and costs as little as £1,119.24! For quotes, orders and more information, simply call us on 01252 744415 or you can easily order online!

Podiatry & Chiropody Drills / Podiatry & Chiropody Supplies — No comments
16
Mar 12

Durable Discount Drills For Domiciliary Use

At Mobility 365 we are known for providing health care professionals and individuals with good quality mobility, easier living and medical supplies; however this isn’t all we can help you with! If you run a chiropodists or podiatrists practice we may just have a selection of tools that will allow you to find all your supplies in one place! Whether your business is part of the NHS or a private healthcare provider be vigilant; your quality of care and hygiene (among other things) will be under constant surveillance. Worry not however; at Mobility 365 you’ll find that all of our medical supplies, disability aids, health clinic supplies and more are of the highest standards, and what’s more, all of our products are approved by the BHTA (British Healthcare Trades Association) which means that they have been granted full Office of Fair Trading approval under the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS).

If you can be sure that your podiatrist and chiropodist equipment is of the highest quality, then you will feel confident of your greater accuracy, better hygiene, faster results and above all else, the better care of your patients. Our supplies will last longer and withstand heavier use, plus you can be sure to see faster, cleaner results, durable materials and innovative features which will allow you to do the best possible job.

Take a look at our drills for Podiatrists and Chiropodists for example; our drills are made by brands who ensure their lightweight qualities which make them perfect for domiciliary and clinic use. You will find varieties such as dust extraction drills which are ideal for cleaner results enabling you to see what you are doing at all times, plus ensuring the removal of filings from the air! You will also find a variety of lightweight water spray drills which clean while they drill giving the therapist better vision of the area they are working on, plus also prevent friction heat spots and so the drill doesn’t have to keep moving around! Water spray drills bind the nail debris with the water forming a whitish paste which is easy to clean up after ensuring a safer, cleaner and more hygienic working and treatment environment.

For more information on how Mobility 365 can help you, you can browse our site to see what products we offer and make easy orders, or you can call us for help and information – 01252 744415.

Bathings / Long Handled Sponges — No comments
09
Mar 12

Long Handled Sponges For Easier Bathing

Today we bring to you one of our featured products, our innovative Homecraft Long Handled Sponges. Now although we are a site that specialises in supplying disability and mobility products, we also stock general healthcare supplies and products for easier living. The reason for today’s choice of product was a ‘light bulb’ moment in the bath where I decided that as an able bodied and healthy person, I still might just need some of these items myself; I mean, you try scrubbing your own back! Now if I can’t do that, then how is someone with limited range of motion meant to be able to?

There are so many people in this world relying on the care of others to perform normal daily routines such as bathing; this can only ever result in the individual’s confidence taking a plummet and their feeling of independence dwindling away. Now if there are tool which can enable a person to perform these everyday tasks, shouldn’t we make sure they have it. We would be encouraging a happier, more independent, better quality of life; it’s so simple!

Featured is the Homecraft Long Handled Sponges:

These long handled sponges and pads are mounted on plastic coated wire to allow the legs, feet and back to be reached.
The wire is flexible enough to bend to any shape to make reaching easier.
A range of pastel coloured sponges on long coated wires with pastel grey plastic built up handles.
Available in two lengths (610mm and 380mm)
380mm long handled sponge – £8.76!
610mm long handled sponge – £9.14!

To sum this great deal up, the products also qualify for disability VAT relief. Our online checkout process allows you to claim VAT relief where applicable with no paperwork needed. All you have to do is tick the box which will appear after you have clicked the checkout button. Remember however that you will incur a delivery charge for all orders under £40, but at just £5.99 it won’t break the bank!

For more information about what we can do for you, why not give us a call on 01252 744415, alternatively visit the site where you will find the answers to all of our most frequently asked questions.

General — No comments
02
Mar 12

Can Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight?

For those of us STILL trying to shed those Christmas pounds, we may well have just found the answer! Mobility 365 has been looking into the effects of drinking water and how this effects our weight. We take an unbiased look at what the Metro reports on the findings by researchers from the University of North Carolina.

The Metro reports that “Drinking water can help dieters lose at least five per cent of their bodyweight.” This is based upon research that hoped to find evidence supporting the common sense theory that replacing high calorie drinks with water or diet drinks will help with weight loss. It sounds obvious enough; however were the findings strictly true?

The evidence was based around a small study of overweight and obese adults, and looked at whether encouraging them to replace sugar-sweetened drinks with water or diet drinks could help them lose weight without them making any other dietary changes. Studies found that those willing to drink water lost on average 2.0% of their body weight and those on diet drinks lost 2.5% of their body weight. Those in the control group lost 1.8% and so the difference in weight loss between the groups was not actually hugely significant.

After all the hype a separate analysis did find that those who switched to water or diet drinks were in fact more likely to lose 5% of their body weight, however to summarise and look upon the study objectively, on average, the groups did not differ in weight loss.

It just goes to show that people do believe what they read in the headlines without actually looking into the news themselves. In most cases is you delve a little deeper you will find that the headlines are purely attention grabbers and simply not true. In this case, it may be worth pointing out that the study was funded by a leading bottled water company in the US! It may also be worth adding that those who consumed the water/diet drinks in the study were actually given the bottled water or dietary beverages; if this were in real life, people might not be as good at sticking to drinking low calorie alternative drinks if they had to purchase them themselves.

Those of use with some common sense will of course know that water is the healthiest beverage to consume and contains no additives, sugars or chemicals so for a healthy diet, drink water daily in place of your carbonated and sugary drinks to enjoy benefits such as detoxification and better skin!

Sensory Loss / Telephones — No comments
26
Feb 12

Simple Solutions For Better Quality Living

At last, an idea which will really help those who are visually impaired, a gadget that will open up so many doors for those whose vision is hindered through age, strain, deterioration and disease. Many people suffer with conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetes which are often responsible for the loss or degeneration of sight. This is unfortunately often responsible for the sufferer’s loss in independence also as they gradually rely more on the help of others in order to maintain their usual lifestyles. Reading books, road signs, any signs, food packaging and so on can become impossible and even dialling telephone numbers is next to impossible.

Thanks to modern technology there are now a great many different tools and implements which can be used in order to continue with an independent lifestyle. One of these areas of improvement is telephones for the visually impaired. The importance of a telephone should never be underestimated; if you live alone or are living with another person with disabilities, the telephone is a life line enabling contact with the outside world. Telephoning taxi’s, family, carers, doctors surgeries and hospitals; when you live alone a telephone enables you to care for yourself, organise your day and maintain contact with loved ones preventing loneliness. If you are unable to see the numbers on the buttons of the phone, how can you accurately dial?

The Doro Memory Plus Photo Dial Pad is the perfect solution to this common dilemma. The simple to use telephone dial pad means that dialling is a doddle! You simple program the buttons to the six most useful numbers and then add a photo or picture which accurately represents the recipient. Add a photograph of your son or daughter to contact them, your nurse for their direct number, a first aid picture for the doctors or the hospital, a car for the taxi number and so on. The Memory Plus easily connects to any existing telephone for simple one-touch dialling. All this for just £25.65 ex VAT!

Here at Mobility 365 you’ll find plenty of innovative solutions designed to make life easier. If you’d like to see what we have to offer, why not visit the site at www.mobility365.co.uk, or alternatively call us on 01252 744415 for more information, help and advise.