 Living with ArthritisWednesday, 19 May 2010 Living with Arthritis Arthritis is the inflammation of joints, which results in most sufferers experiencing difficulty in getting around and also experiencing varying levels of pain. According to Arthritis Care over nine million people in the UK have arthritis. There are many things that a person living with arthritis can do to make their life easier: 1. Exercise: The first is to exercise, such as arm chair exercises and gentle swimming. Please see our article on exercising with arthritis for more information. 2. Diet A well balanced diet will help maintain a healthy weight as carrying extra weight will put extra pressure on weight bearing joints such as knees, hips and back. 3. Take Care It is also imperative to reduce further damage to your joints with arthritis, so daily tasks could be carried out in new ways to help protect joints such as: · Spread your tasks throughout the day and do not rush to complete tasks · Take note of which positions make you stiff · Avoid being in one position for a long time, take breaks · Save harder tasks for later in the day when you may feel less stiff · Avoid straining joints by awkward movements 4. Make Changes Small changes to daily tasks can also help protect joints and make the most of your energy · Spread the weight of an object over many joints – use both hands to carry your shopping · Use larger, stronger joints – push doors open with your shoulder rather than your hand · Fix hand rails to the walls · Avoid gripping things too tightly – hold items as loosely as possible or expand your grip with padding. · Rather than lift items try shifting or sliding them. E.g. Sliding pans across the kitchen. · Keep a stool in kitchen to rest · Special garden tools such as kneeling stool, gripping tools will also assist There are many sources of help for people living with arthritis. Occupational therapists can help you find new ways of doing things, including advice on special equipment and adaptations to your home. At Great British Mobility we have a range of products that can help assist in living with arthritis. · Adjustable Beds are available with the Relaxor Massage System in several types of mattress. This system offers a soothing massage that has been proven to therapeutically regenerate tired, knotted muscles, relieve the tension of stressful living and provide overall quality relaxation. · Rise and Recline Chairs are also available with the Relaxor Massage System but in addition also have 2 heat pads in the lumber region which can be operated independently of the massage unit. The heat and massage that can be added to our products, are not a cure for any medical condition but can help ease the symptoms of arthritis. The Standard Issue 5- March 2011
Wednesday, 9 March 2011 March eddition of our Company news letter.
, including recipes, gardening tips, free insulation offer, puzzles and boots hearing. Read more... | Gardening Tips for Spring 2011
Tuesday, 1 March 2011 Gardening TipsHere are some essential jobs for your garden for the coming months: Read more... | The Standard Issue 4 - Nov 2010
Monday, 1 November 2010 The 4th Issue of the Great British Mobility Newsletter with articles on Rise and Recline chairs, Electric Adjustable Beds and mobility Scooters. Plus a Peoples friend reader offer, puzzles, recipes and more... Read more... | Creating a Sensory Garden
Friday, 1 October 2010 | New Chair Back Styles
Friday, 1 October 2010 Great British Mobility now have a great selection of back styles to suite your needs. Read more... | Mobility and Gardening
Tuesday, 6 July 2010 Many of Great British Mobility customers have mobility problems and these can hinder them getting into the Garden to do whats neccesary to keep it tidy. Read more... | NEW PRODUCT from Great British Mobility - Anti Entrapment Rise and Recline Chair
Friday, 25 June 2010 The Middleton
EXCLUSIVE to Great British Mobility our NEW anti-entrapment Rise and Recline chair. Read more... | NEW PRODUCT from Great British Mobility - Adjustable Bed
Friday, 25 June 2010 The Milan
A modern,attractive bed with a built in electrically operated box spring action within the mattress Read more... | HOT tips to “KEEP COOL” in the summer months
Thursday, 17 June 2010 Those most at risk from the sun or suffering ill effects from the heat include children under four, people over 65 whose bodies adapt more slowly to the change in temperature, overweight people whose bodies tend to retain heat more and people who are ill. Read more... | Easier Bathing with Bathing Aids
Monday, 7 June 2010 People with limited mobility often struggle with bathing, due to various problems with arthritis, knee and hip pains. Bathing aids are designed to help make bathing easier for the older person. The main purposes of these bathing aids are safety, comfort and ease of use. | The Standard Issue -3 May 2010
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 Great British Mobility news letter with articels on Rise and Recline chairs, Beds, Scooters,recipes, crafts, Free energy saving plugs, Peoples Friend reader offer and much more Read more... | Exercising with Arthritis
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 According to the Arthritis Foundation exercise is an essential tool to help manage arthritis. There are a range of benefits to exercising with arthritis Read more... | Back pain could be alleviated by adjustable beds
Monday, 10 May 2010 Back pain could be alleviated by adjustable beds
It has been suggested that adjustable beds can ease discomfort caused by back pain. According to research conducted by a group of primary care physicians seven out of ten doctors are likely to recommend sitting in a reclined position to help alleviate back pain. This is because reclining offers total support, removing the strain, which adjustable beds can offer. Read more... | Adjustable Beds – Sleeping Positions
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 The leading neck and head surgeon Dr Steven Park, who is also a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine states that the best position for sleeping is on your back with your head elevated by between 10 -30%. This position can reach optimal blood circulation and help with breathing, adjustable beds can reach this position. Legs should also be slightly elevated with the person being on their back. Read more... | Mobility problems? Why not try a rise and recliner chair.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 Do you need a bit of a boost to help you get out of your arm chair? Then a Rise and Recline chair could be the answer. Rise and Recline chairs can be good for people who have arthritis or other mobility problems. Even pregnant women can find that help getting out of the chair is beneficial. Read more... | Falling asleep as you get older gets harder
Friday, 23 April 2010 The University of Surrey recently carried out some research at the Clinical Research Centre which shows that falling asleep gets more difficult as we get older. The University of Surrey recently carried out some research at the Clinical Research Centre which shows that falling asleep gets more difficult as we get older.The University of Surrey recently carried out some research at the Clinical Research Centre which shows that falling asleep gets more difficult as we get older. This could be helped with an adjustable bed. Read more... | The Standard Issue 2 - Jan 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010 Issue 2 of the Great British Mobiity newsletter with features on the "Great" Customer Care team, Mobility Scooters plus articles with gardening tips, recipes, puzzles and a Yours Magazine reader offer plus much, much more.... Read more... | The Standard Issue 1- July 2009
Wednesday, 1 July 2009 Issue 1 of the Great British Mobility newsletter with features on New modles of Rise and Recline Chairs, Electric Adjusable beds and Mobility Scooters plus articels on nostalgia,recipes, gardening tips and so much more.... Read more... |
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