Helpful Devices – Introduction

(I am not being compensated by any vendors for the recommendation of any device)

The devices addressed in this drop down list is not a comprehensive list.

however, they are a list of items I am familiar with and which my patients have found useful.

Devices for walking
  • Agility slats for severe freezing
  • gait belt: for caregiver’s use
  • Metronome: for stride length and rhythmicity of walking
  • walker ski glides: to ease pushing of 2 wheeled walker and protect hardwood floors

Devices for transfers
  • Bed transfer rail
  • Car transfer handles
  • stacking chair
  • swivel cushion
  • toilet safety frame
  • knee pads for floor transfers
Miscellaneous Devices
  • braces for drop head syndrome
  • lock laces to transform tie shoes to slip on shoes
  • Flip up walker tray to carry drinks and food on a 2 wheeled walker