Get 12% Off*, Use Code: HPCW12

Day
:
:
Online since 2002 |   +1 866-316-0162

Articles and News

Mobility Guide Category

Mobility Guide

5 Ways To Manage Mobility Problems In Older Adults

Coping with limited mobility may be difficult for older adults. Here are five ways to assist older adults in managing mobility problems. READ MORE.

Mobility Guide

Wheelchair Sizing Guide: How to Choose the Right One

Choosing the right wheelchair may be difficult. Which one is right for me? What size do I need? We can answer these questions and others. READ MORE

Mobility Guide

Choosing the Type of Wheelchair Best for You

Manual wheelchairs have always been a popular, affordable mobility aid choice. They are designed to provide mobility to people who do not have enough lower body strength required for walking independently but still have the necessary upper body strength to manually propel their chairs.

Mobility Guide

Transport Chair Vs Wheelchair: What Is the difference?

Nearly 6.8 million Americans depend on mobility aids like wheelchairs and transport chairs. These mobility devices are often used by older adults and those dealing with debilitating health conditions like arthritis, stroke, and spinal problems, to name a few. For first-time users, choosing between a wheelchair and a transport chair can be overwhelming because they both look similar and perform similar functions. However, both are distinct types and have many key differences.

Mobility Guide

Pair These Mobility Aids with Your Wheelchair/Scooter

To make your wheelchair more effective Health Products for You has a variety of mobility aids to make things easier.

For anyone in a wheelchair, the knowledge that the world is not a flat place is nothing new. Traversing uneven terrain, stairs, and even curbs is commonplace for anyone who has spent even a little time in a wheelchair. Until we can find a way to make the world a flat pl

Mobility Guide

9 Great Mobility Aids

We can sometimes take our mobility for granted and Health Products for You can show you 9 great mobility aids.

Mobility Guide

Mobility Products A-Z

With all the mobility products available, a little guidance is greatly appreciated and Health Products for You can help.

Mobility Guide

iWalk vs Knee Scooter: Know the Difference Before Buying

Choosing the proper medical aid after an injury can truly help with your mobility during your rehabilitation. You should always choose one that is appropriate for your level of mobility so you can move around safely. For those recovering from a lower leg injury, We here at HPFY can help you make the proper decision before selecting your medical aid.

Wheelchair Mobility Guide

How to Exercise While Seated in a Wheelchair?

Exercising while seated in a wheelchair is important for your overall health and can head off potential problems down the road. Our bodies are designed to move and when our mobility becomes impaired to the point where we need a wheelchair to get around; this immobility can have negative effects.

Recently Added

TENS and EMS Electrodes

Ultrasound Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Ultrasound therapy can expedite recovery from injury. What is ultrasound therapy? How exactly does it work and is it right for me? READ MORE

Balance And Stability

Improve Balance & Stability with 6 Easy Exercises

Aging can diminish our balance and stability. Are there balance exercises that can improve balance and stability? Are they easy for the elderly? READ MORE

Weight Management Nutrition

Tracking Calories: Keeping Tabs on Caloric Intake

Tracking your calories can help with weight loss and a healthy diet. How do I properly track my calories? What’s the best way to track calories? READ MORE

Mental Well Being

Mental & Behavioral Symptoms Caused by UTIs in the Elderly

Urinary tract infections can cause psychological symptoms. How do UTIs affect the elderly? Are there symptoms to look out for? READ MORE

Health & Wellness

Your Best Diet Options for Stomach Ulcers

Diet can be vitally important for those with stomach ulcers. What foods should I avoid? Are there foods to help me deal with my stomach ulcer? READ MORE

Vitamin Supplements

Nutritional Supplement Drinks: Pros and Cons for Older Adults

Aging brings with it changes in nutritional needs. Should I supplement my diet with nutritional drinks/shakes? Do they work and are they safe? READ MORE

Infections and Allergies

Your Guide to Sterilization and Infection Control Products

Controlling infection during medical procedures is critical. What is the proper technique for sterilization? How do I disinfect medical devices or surgical instruments with? READ MORE

Diabetes Management

7 Items You Must Have for Safe Blood Sugar Management

Dealing with diabetes on a daily basis is challenging. How do I keep my blood sugar balanced? What do I need with me every day? How do I protect my loved one? READ MORE

Allergy Relief

Human Metapneumovirus: A Diagnosis and Treatment

This time of year, respiratory viruses can become commonplace. Human Metapneumovirus or HMPV can cause respiratory disease. What is HMPV? Who is at risk and what are the treatments? READ MORE

HPFY Author