Walking aids can assist people experiencing injury, weakness or imbalance in standing and walking. There are many different types of walking aids that fall into several categories. A physiotherapist or other healthcare provider can help choose the right walking aid for you based on your individual needs. In addition, [...]
Winter in Canada means ice, snow and cold. And, while this brings many opportunities for outdoor sports and activities, this environment can make simply getting outdoors and walking dangerous. Having a mobility issue or physical disability can make negotiating the outdoor in winter even more challenging. Knowing how to choose [...]
Propel Physiotherapy uses the KeeogoTM assistive device for walking to effectively help address the unique mobility and gait issues some of our clients face in the community and at home. The evidence-based technology is improving the independence of our clients. We perform assessments in-clinic, which include a fitting and customization [...]
When people think of the word ‘accessibility’ as it relates to the physical environment, most would tend to think of things in terms of what it means for wheelchair users. For example, stairs outside or inside a public establishment are a barrier to wheelchair users, a shortage of elevators cause [...]
