What are mobility aids?

Written by Susie Strachan |

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What are mobility aids?

Category: Aids and Adaptations

Mobility aids can include canes, walkers, rollators, and wheelchairs. All are designed to maintain mobility and independence in people with balance issues and weakened muscles, such as those that occur with Friedreich’s ataxia.

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Susie Strachan Susie is a medical journalist with a background in print media and healthcare communications. Her vast experience includes writing for the Winnipeg Free Press for 20 years and serving as the house feature writer for the award-winning healthcare magazine, WAVE.


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