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Travel Essentials for All Ages
Everyone deserves a vacation! But admit it . . . travel can be a pain, or completely impossible if you don’t have the essentials for comfort, safety, convenience or mobility. Don’t despair. Allegro...
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Mobility Equipment Buyer’s Guide
Diminished mobility, temporary or otherwise, can be a real show stopper when it comes to your independence. The reality is, you don’t need to miss another minute of your life because of mobility...
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Access Ramps – Choosing the Right Length
Choosing the right length access ramp is pretty easy once you have the formulas. All you need is a tape measure, a calculator or the handy Ramp Slope Chart (see below) and a keen understanding of what...
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Travel Aids for Safety, Convenience and Comfort
Travel, especially during the holidays, should be fun and exciting. Certainly no time to be stressed about safety, getting into and out of cars, on and off airplanes. And let’s face it, the more...
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Mobility Aids – Choosing the Right One
The ability to get from here . . . to there . . . is practically the definition of independence. And Allegro offers hundreds of ways to get there, regardless of your ability. Just take a look at our...
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Spinal cord injury patients gain strength by sailing
(CNN) – For many people with spinal cord injuries, keeping fit is tough. Exercises and rehabilitation don’t always help patients maintain strength. But now new programs are being designed to give these...
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Discovery may help nerve regeneration in spinal injury
Scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and Glasgow have uncovered a possible new method of enhancing nerve repair in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. It is known that scar tissue, which...
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Wheelchair curling builds strength, independence for those with spinal cord...
A group of curlers were taking part in a game of wheelchair curling on Saturday. It was a fundraiser for First Steps Wellness Centre, a rehab clinic that works with people who have spinal cord...
View ArticleBionic suit offers spinal cord injury patients help walking
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A new bionic suit is helping paralyzed patients walk. It’s the first time this technology has been available in Southern California. It’s giving one man the use of his legs again....
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Experimental Drug Helps Mice With Spinal Cord Injuries
Millions of people around the world suffer from severe spinal cord injuries that result in permanent loss of control of their arms or legs, or loss of bladder, bowel or sexual functions. Now, US...
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Two Important Considerations When Choosing a Wheelchair Cushion
Wheelchair cushions are designed for both user comfort and for the prevention of pressure sores. Wheelchair users that do not have feeling in their bottoms must shift their weight often to prevent...
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Poll: Aging US in denial about long-term care need
Do you think YOU will need long-term care when you get older? By Lauran Neergaard and Jennifer Agiesta, Associated Press | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — We’re in denial: Americans underestimate...
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The Magic behind the Magic Bullet
One of the top selling items on AllegroMedical.com is the Magic Bullet Suppository. Many similar products out on the market are oil based, but the Magic Bullet is a water soluble bisacodyl made from...
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Wheelchair Storage on the Go!
If you or a loved one is in a wheelchair, you understand the need for storage on the go. Having a safe, secure, and handy place to keep your keys, wallet, and other personal belongings is not just a...
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3 Tips To Prepare For Total Knee Replacement Surgery
You suffer from osteoarthritis and your knee pain is unbearable. After years of limited mobility and the inability to maintain an active lifestyle, you agree to have an orthopedic surgeon examine your...
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Dangers of Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Sores, or Decubitus Ulcers
What are pressure ulcers? Pressure ulcers also referred to as bedsores or pressure sores, are skin and tissue injuries caused by prolonged pressure to the skin. Pressure ulcers are commonly found on...
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What Makes Equagel Cushions Different From All Other Cushions?
What Makes Equagel Cushions Different From All Other Cushions? Cushions have been around since biblical times. They have always been an envelope of material into which some soft material is placed to...
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