Being an older dad with young kids I try hard to keep myself active and in shape so that I can keep up with the kids as they get older.  I also enjoy a game of golf, a good walk ruined as they say.  I'm not a great player as I never get to play as often as I would like but I do enjoy it, so was really hacked off when I developed a shoulder injury that stopped me playing.

It wasn't actually as simple as that.  The shoulder injury turned out to be a rotator cuff tear...

There are a number of options available to make using a stair lift easier. An occupational therapist or an impartial sales adviser will be able to specify the ones that are suitable for the users needs.

The most obvious option is to have a swivel seat stairlift. This means that you can swivel the chair when you reach the top of the stairs, so that you are facing away from the staircase when you get off. This makes it much easier and safer to get on and off the lift. The stairlift...

Certain people utilize mobility scooters in order to move about specific places. It is the only thing that grants them the freedom they need and because of this they must be able to replace any essential parts so they are not out of commission for very long. One of the more needed parts that they will use is the battery.

Unluckily, this is one of the most pricey components of the scooter that you can substitute. That is why it is important that you maintain it and keep it...

Inflamed joints cause a lot of pain and discomfort for the sufferer and take away the joy of living. Find out the expert facts on how effective natural remedies for inflamed joints can work wonders by providing permanent pain relief.

Inflamed joints can be caused due to various reasons. Some of them are poor nutrition, injury, arthritis, etc. But thanks to advances in modern medical science, effective natural remedies for inflamed joints have now been discovered.

If you have never tried a power wheelchair, you may not know why electric wheelchairs are so much better than the standard type of chair. The fact is that electric wheelchairs have much more to offer to you.

One of the most important features of an electric wheelchair is its ease in handling. This is a plus for anyone who uses a wheelchair. Instead of operating it manually as you would an old-fashioned chair, it is simple to use. If you have ever needed to turn wheels by hand, you...

Many people struggle during their daily lives with moving from place to place, especially when stairs are involved. What should be a simple task, such as walking up and down the stairs, can seem extremely daunting.  This shouldn't be the case, especially not in your own home so here's one quick and easy solution: a stairlift .

Stair lifts can be referred to as many different things, including stair chair lifts, stairway chair lifts, stairlifts and a stairs lift. However,...

movemanSKG has installed a Prestige platform lift at Carmarthen & Plumsaints Farmers’ new £1.5m store in Crosshands, Wales. Branch Manager Ian Vaughan-Hughes is very pleased; “The platform lift allows wheelchair users to access the shop’s upper floor, which stocks country clothes, work-wear and boots. It means less able customers have full use of the store and can browse our complete product range.”

Established over 100 years ago, Carmarthen &...

Congenital facial paralysisis one of the uncommon but very serious birth injuries . It occur 0.23-1.8% of new born children. Its treatment depends up on the etiology of paralysis and physical examination. This problem is very serious and can lead to several other problems for infant. Some of its effects include difficulty in eye closure and orbicularis oris. It also depresses labii inferioris which makes feeding difficult for the infant. This paralysis can affect inner body parts and...

Dyslexia is a difficulty in processing information or a learning disability particularly in reading, writing, dealing with numbers and sequence. Today children with this disorder are diagnosed and treated as early as possible. But years ago, dyslexia is not a known condition and a significant number of people grew up unaware that they are dyslexic. An individual assessment for dyslexia in adults is the first step to understand their condition and get the necessary help to improve the...