Stroke Recovery

Stroke Recovery

Stroke survivors often face challenges in regaining independence, particularly in daily tasks, such as toileting and bathing. Weakness, balance issues and limited mobility can make these tasks difficult and increase the risk of falls.

To overcome self toileting and bathing challenges at home, Better Care Market has the essential aids to make these tasks easier and also improving safety and comfort. 

Shower stool

A shower stool can significantly improve safety and comfort by allowing you to sit during showering, which reduces the risk of slips and falls. The padded seat reduces pressure and strain and armrests provide for easy transfers. It is sturdy with non-slip and adjustable legs, which prevents sliding on wet surfaces. It allows you to conserve energy and focus on thorough cleaning without the fear of losing balance. 

Toilet Frame and Shower Chair

Additionally, a multifunctional shower chair and over toilet frame that doubles as a shower chair and over toilet frame offers versatile support for both showering and toileting. An over toilet frame is a study, supportive surround structure that fits over a regular toilet to make it easier for people with reduced strength and mobility to use the bathroom. It has adjustable legs to raise the toilet seat height and study armrests, making standing up and sitting down easier and safer. The multifunctional shower chair and over toilet frame provides convenient storage solutions by incorporating multiple features in one device. 

Transfer Board

Stroke Survivors also encounter challenges in mobility and transferring between surfaces, such as from wheelchair to a bed, chair to commode or in and out of a car. These movements require coordination, strength and balance, which may be compromised after a stroke. Curved transfer boards are valuable aids designed to facilitate safe and efficient transfers, supporting individuals in regaining independence and mobility during recovery. Its curved design allows for easier positioning and smoother transfers between surfaces, minimising friction and reducing the risk of skin irritation or injury. 

Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke recovery often involves rehabilitating weakened or paralyzed muscles, particularly in the upper body. Shoulder and arm mobility can be significantly affected, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks. A shoulder and overhead pulley system is an effective tool in stroke rehabilitation, designed to improve strength, flexibility and range of motion in the shoulder and arm. They typically consist of a pulley mounted overhead, a rope or cord and handles or grips at each end of the rope. The overhead pulley can be particularly beneficial for addressing shoulder subluxation, a common issue in stroke survivors where the shoulder joint becomes partially dislocated due to weakened muscles.

Ankle Foot Orthosis 

A common condition in stroke survivors is drop foot, where they have difficulty lifting the front part of their foot. This is due to muscle weakness or paralysis in their leg and foot, which results in dragging of the foot whilst walking and causes fatigue and discomfort. Better Care Market offers a  drop foot brace, which helps by holding the foot in a stable position, preventing it from dragging on the ground whilst walking. By keeping the foot and ankle in proper alignment, the brace reduces the risk of tripping and falling, making walking safer.