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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...
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Top Tips for Disabled Train Travel in the UK
Train travel can be one of the most convenient ways to get around the UK. With the right preparation and support, it can also be a far more comfort...
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Accessible Cruises for Disabled People: What to Know Before You Book
Cruising offers a unique way to explore the world with comfort and ease. For disabled travellers, it can be one of the most accessible and enjoyabl...
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Walking Stick vs Cane: What Is the Difference and Which Is Safer?
Choosing the right mobility aid is not just about support. It is about confidence, stability and feeling safe with every step you take.
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Managing a Physical Disability During Pregnancy: Practical Advice and Support
Pregnancy can be overwhelming at the best of times. When you are also managing a physical disability and/or mobility aids, it brings a unique set o...
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The harsh truth about using mobility aids (and why the right one changes everything)
A honest look at the reality of using mobility aids, why so many people get it wrong the first time, and how finding the right support can change e...
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Doctor Appointments with a Chronic Illness: What I’ve Learnt After 20 Years
After 20 years of living with a disability, our founder Amelia shares everything she's learnt about how to navigate doctor appointments, ask better...
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How to Know if You Need a Walking Stick, Signs, Support and Choosing the Right One
Wondering whether a walking stick could help you feel steadier or more confident? This guide explains the signs you may benefit from a walking stic...
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Muscles You Engage on Crutches, How Crutches Build Core and Upper Body Strength
Using crutches engages more muscles than you might expect. This guide explains which muscles work when using crutches, how strength develops over t...
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Walking Stick Ferrules Explained: How to Choose, Replace & Maintain for Safety & Stability
Understand everything about walking stick ferrules, from what they are and how they improve safety and grip, to choosing the right type, replacing ...
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Loneliness & Chronic Illness: The Quiet Side Effect No One Prepares You For
Loneliness is a quiet but common part of living with chronic illness. When your body changes and your world shrinks, it can feel like everyone else...
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