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Bariatric as a word essentially means ‘medical treatment for weight’. As a term, it comes from the merging of two Greek words: ‘baros’ meaning weight and ‘iatrics’ meaning medical treatment. The science of bariatrics is more concerned with the Body Mass Index (BMI) of the person concerned, rather than just weight which needs to be …Read More about Choosing Bariatric Aids

Wheelchair’s come in all shapes and sizes to meet every persons needs. Specialised wheelchair’s to hire or buy for special needs can be very difficult to source. Unlike larger economy’s such as Europe and USA, we are very limited for choice in Australia simply because demand drives supply which means that generally mostly common size equipment for disability needs are available. …Read More about Hire or Buy a Wheelchair

Your wheelchair should provide independence, be easy to operate and transport, comfortable and safe. The reasons for needing to use a wheelchair are many. It could be due to a temporary disability or medical condition or some other handicap or more permanent disability. Whatever the reason, it will certainly involve loss of mobility to a larger or …Read More about Choosing A Wheelchair

A walking aid is defined as a mobility device used as an aid for positioning, standing or walking. This category of walking aids includes walking sticks, crutches, and walking frames, and sometimes, rollators.       These walking aids are used either as part of a rehabilitation programme or as a long term mobility aid where the user has permanent limited mobility. The use of the walking aid is …Read More about Choosing A Walking Aid

Hoist Sling’s   Hoist sling’s for use with Patient Hoist / Lifter’s vary in size, application and manufacturer. Generally you should only use a hoist sling that is specified for use by the Patient Hoist / Lifter manufacturer. Some exceptions may be allowed with custom made hoist slings for very specific uses and needs as well as general purpose slings that are specified as …Read More about Patient Hoist Sling Guide

Patient Hoist’s / Lifters Patient Hoist’s / Lifters are a simple mobile equipment item that provides the means to lift an individual. Patient Hoist’s / Lifters typically consist of 3 main sections including spreading legs (these can be manually or electrically operated) to allow greater stability when under load, a mast that supports a boom which electrically raises …Read More about Patient Hoist Guide