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Welcome to the 2021 EquipMeOT gift guide! This curated list includes a variety of ideas to improve comfort, independence, and safety for you and your loved ones this holiday season! Enough talk…let’s get straight to the recommendations. Gifts Electric Toothbrushes Phone Lanyards Neck Pillow Stick-on Ice Pack Multi-positional Wedge Add-on Traction Cleats Gel Seat Cushion …
Do you struggle with bed mobility? Considering a bed mobility aid? You are not alone. Many of the patients, or their caregivers, that I have worked with struggle with bed mobility following a surgery or an injury. But you do not need expensive equipment or bed mobility aids. The bed ladder is a simple and …
When it comes to recovering from a back injury or surgery, the log roll technique is an essential tool for getting in and out of bed. The log roll technique is so popular it is often taught by therapists in hospitals to patients who will be going home. However, I understand that not everyone may …
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Bed mobility after hip replacement, or more specifically, getting in and out of bed is a common place where we see some challenges maintaining hip precautions after surgery or injury. Maintaining your hip precautions (no bending more than 90 degrees, no crossing your legs, no pivoting on surgical leg) during all daily activities following a …
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So, you know you need a grab bar to prevent falls. But maybe you don’t have a wall nearby to add one. Or maybe you need a grab bar temporarily and don’t want to add holes to your walls or your tile bathrooms. Well, worry no more. I have a no-drill grab bar solution that …
Getting in and out of bed is one of the top reasons for falls for seniors. Many of these falls could have been prevented with the addition of adult bed rails. I decided I wanted to provide an overview of how to install and use bed rails for seniors. The bed rails discussed in this …