Mobility aid, a device that helps you move

Mobility aid

A mobility aid is any device that helps a person move more safely. Common ones are walking sticks, walking frames, quad sticks and wheelchairs.

The right aid matters because it gives support without taking away more movement than needed. A frame that is too tall, or a stick used wrongly, can make a person less steady rather than safer.

Our physiotherapist checks which aid fits the person’s strength and home. We set it to the correct height and teach safe use, so it helps rather than becomes a new trip hazard. We also review the aid as the person gets stronger.