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Dating With a Disability: The Honest Guide Nobody Really Writes

Dating when you use a mobility aid comes with questions most guides don't cover. When do you mention it? How do you handle the awkward moments? Her...

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Signs You Might Need a Mobility Aid: How to Know When It's Time

Most people wait longer than they should to start using a mobility aid. Here are the signs that it's time, and why acting on them sooner rather tha...

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Stylish Mobility Aids for Women: How to Find One That Feels Like You

The right mobility aid isn't just functional. It's the one you'll actually reach for. Here's how to find a walking stick or crutches that feel like...

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Folding Walking Sticks: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Using and Trusting One

Folding walking sticks divide opinion. Here's the honest guide - what makes a good one, whether they're actually safe, and why one might change how...

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Best Walking Aids for Arthritis: How to Choose the Right Support for You

Choosing a walking aid when you have arthritis isn't just about support, it's about finding something your hands can actually use comfortably. Here...

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Best Walking Stick for Balance: How to Choose the Right One for You

A walking stick for balance is only as good as the fit. Here's everything you need to know to choose one that genuinely supports you, and looks goo...

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Leg in a Cast During a Heatwave? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Struggling with a plaster or fibreglass cast during hot weather? From swelling and itching to sleep, showering, DVT risk, and staying safe on crutc...

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The Ultimate Heatwave Survival Guide for Mobility Aid Users

Heatwaves can be especially difficult for disabled people, mobility aid users and anyone living with chronic illness. This practical guide shares e...

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Planning Accessible Holidays Abroad: The Complete Guide for Walking Aid Users

A mobility aid shouldn't mean a smaller life. Here's the honest, practical guide to planning accessible holidays abroad - from what to book first t...

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What Mobility Aids Can You Get From the NHS - And What to Do When It's Not Enough

The NHS can provide walking sticks, crutches, and other mobility aids but provision is patchy, waiting times vary, and the options are limited. Her...

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Everything our customers wish they'd known sooner about using a walking aid

81% of people using mobility aids believe pain from crutches or walking sticks is “normal”, but it shouldn’t be. Discover why sore hands, wrist pai...

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Strength Training for Crutch Users: Safe Exercises for Those with Limited Mobility

Using crutches places unique demands on the body. With the right strength training approach, you can improve stability, reduce discomfort and suppo...