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Knee Walkers: A Comfortable Alternative to Crutches

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Knee Walkers: A Comfortable Alternative to Crutches

Knee Walkers are a medical mobility device (sometimes called knee scooters or mobility scooters) that provide a safer, more comfortable, and easier-to-maneuver alternative to crutches for those recovering from foot or lower leg injury or surgery that requires the foot and/or leg to be non-weight bearing during recovery.

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The Importance Of Daily Living Aids For Independent Living

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The Importance Of Daily Living Aids For Independent Living

Independence is a wonderful and freeing feeling that people seek throughout their entire lives. Independence permits people to go about their day without needing to wait for assistance or rely on others to complete a task.  Living independently means being able to carry out your daily tasks by yourself safely and effectively. Unfortunately, people are injured, weakened, or simply do not have the tools to complete certain tasks. Below you will find some aids that can assist daily tasks in different rooms of the house. IN THE KITCHEN Kitchen aids are very helpful when it comes to making and preparing...

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Chesney flies the coop

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Chesney flies the coop

For parents, Ross and Sandy Bailey the NDIS provided great relief when their 19-year-old son, Chesney had his first National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan approved four years ago.

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Elise moves into a home of her own

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Elise moves into a home of her own

Moving into your own home is a special milestone but for Elise Miller, it holds extra significance.

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Selina's Story

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Selina's Story

During Selina’s Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and prescription of a new manual wheelchair, we remained focused on providing Selina with a wheelchair that not only supported her functional needs, but one that assisted her to achieve her immediate and long term goals.

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