If you do contact a private physiotherapist (or occupational therapist) make sure they are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Some crutches can have contoured handles, shaped to follow the contours of the hand and spreading the pressure over a wider area of the palm, for more comfortable use. Care should be taken if using a one-handed frame as it does not offer as much support as gripping the frame with both hands.

Frames with castors that swivel may be more manoeuvrable, but fixed wheels can help to make it easier to walk in a straight line. Those with three or four legs provide a broader base of support and are therefore more stable to sit on than the shooting stick type, which have only one leg. It is also advisable to discuss the suitability if this type of stick with your GP or physiotherapist.All OT Recommended products are tested for their functionality, ease of use, safety, and value for money. They are not recommended for people who need to take a lot of weight through the stick, as the addition of a seat alters the balance of the stick.

Reducing the risk of accidents when youre using a wheeled walking frame and carrying items, the caddy simply clips onto your frame so that you can concentrate on walking. Get up to date information on promotions, new products, upcoming events, training, survey's and industry news. Trolleys are available with one or two shelves; the bottom shelf is sometimes recessed to give greater space for your legs when stepping forwards.The small wheels make them more suitable for indoor use but, as the wheels do not swivel, they can be difficult to manoeuvre. Household trolleys are designed for indoor use and their main advantage is that they enable items to be carried safely from room to room. It is very important to ensure that a fully mobile frame has brakes and that they can be operated quickly and easily by the user, so that he/she always feels in control.