Mobility and walking aids
Discuss fit, handling, assistance and how the aid will work in your everyday environment.
Explore questions about rehabilitation equipment, walking aids and home safety before choosing what to buy.
Discuss fit, handling, assistance and how the aid will work in your everyday environment.
Ask about support for transfers, comfort and the spaces you use most often.
Understand which tools may be appropriate, what evidence applies and what they cost.
Discuss hand use and other activities, including whether another specialist assessment is needed.
A more expensive device is not automatically a better choice. Ask what practical goal the equipment is intended to support.
Looking for exercises to fix foot drop after stroke? Understand assessment, walking safety, ankle-foot orthoses and electrical stimulation options.
3 min readRead the guidePrepare for a home safety assessment after stroke or brain injury, including access, bathrooms, walking routes, equipment and caregiver training.
3 min readRead the guideConsidering robotic therapy after a stroke? Understand the evidence, limitations, alternatives and questions to ask before choosing rehabilitation.
6 min readRead the guideAsk about equipment guidance for your condition, goals and location.
Find a starting point here, then discuss your own needs with the team.
Explore our patient guidesSelection depends on mobility, balance, posture, home layout and caregiver support. Request an assessment before buying. Confirm fitting, training, delivery, maintenance and return terms with the supplier.
Robotics is not essential for every rehabilitation programme. Devices have different purposes and evidence, and greater cost does not establish better outcomes. Discuss functional goals and alternatives with your rehabilitation clinician.
Ask about availability for your location. Shipping, local fitting, warranty and after-sales support should be confirmed individually; international equipment delivery is not assumed.