This is our blog section. Here we aim to bring together our vast knowledge of Mobility and independence in the form of advice and guides for our valued customers. We also like to report on the monthly news and like to give our customers a quick overview of the key things happening in this area.
We update this section weekly so please do keep checking back or contact us if you have any great ideas for a blog post we can do. We are also interested if you would like to contribute to our blog section, we are always looking for new friends so please do get in touch.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful condition for many which is generally caused by repetitive bending of the wrist. It is one of the most common forms of repetitive strain injury (RSI) & affects approximately 3% of the UK population. We have discussed repetitive …
A common question that we are asked a lot here at 1stMobility is “What is the best sleeping position?”. This is a really difficult question, many people have their own preference or comfortable spots. Many of our customers also love sleeping in the foetal position, …
In todays blog post we discuss our top 5 best daily living aids. We look at convenience, ease of use and price. In the view of 1stMobility choosing the correct mobility aids to enhance your independence is crucial. we firmly believe that everyone should have …
Welcome to the Mobility News January 21 update. You can read our other mobility news roundups in our advice and guides section. So far it has been a bit of a rollercoaster for the mobility industry, there’s been a lot going on as of recent. …
Sleeping with good posture is normally not given as much importance as walking or running. However posture and position are also essential when sitting, standing or reclining. Having good posture when relaxing is crucial to help heal and relax your back muscles. Sleeping with good …
Working from home is now the new normal. The UK entered another national lockdown on On Monday the 4th of January. Boris Johnson the UK prime minister has a plan and released a statement on how the Covid-19 virus will affect the lives of the …
Preparing of an Unconventional Christmas For many of our customers this year has been quite a rollercoaster with the Covid-19 pandemic [1], multiple lockdowns and Brexit [2]. Thus, this year will be, for many an unconventional Christmas Hopefully, and hopefully a safe and merry Christmas. …
Its beginning to look a lot like a Covid-19 Christmas, and today in Huddersfield its snowing! As we come towards the end of the year, it’s fair to say that the year 2020 has been challenging. Christmas is a welcome relief from the rigours of …
In the latest mobility news November issues we cover the impact of the second lockdown on the disabled community and those who struggle with their independence. We discuss the corona virus vaccine in further detail and we finally look at how Kendall Harvey adapted to …
Here at 1stMobility Wheelchair Safety is crucial to our ethos, vision and values. Safety in all aspects when using mobility products is absolutely crucial. As we head into winter, the day become shorted and the weather starts to turn wet, windy, cloudy and cold. At …