San Diego-based LifeWalker Mobility Products introduces the UPWalker Neuro with features designed for the daily living needs of neurological and movement disorder patients as well as clinical applications that may assist therapists when performing various functional mobility activities.
Based on the UPWalker, the UPWalker Neuro includes rotational armrests, speed control and reverse motion stops in addition to the standard features of the original UPWalker, according to the company.
Original UPWalker
The UPWalker is designed to enable users to walk comfortably with upright posture, increased safety and less pain as compared to traditional walkers and rollators that can cause users to hunch over with pressure on their hands, wrists and back. According to a clinical research study, the unique design of the UPWalker reduces pain in the wrists, lower back and leg joints as compared to traditional walkers, and the upright position enables the user to walk farther with less effort.
With its modern, ergonomic design and cushioned adjustable-height armrests, safety handbrakes, eight-inch multi-surface wheels, padded sit-to-stand handles and an integrated seat, the UPWalker was engineered for active living indoors and out and for physical therapy treatments in rehabilitation settings. The UPWalker is easy to maneuver, lightweight and folds easily for convenient storage and transport, a media release notes.
UPWalker Neuro
Designed to deliver additional functions and benefits for neurological and movement disorder patients and their therapists, the UPWalker Neuro includes the following features:
- armrest angle adjustments for hemipelagic and other patients with limited arm movement or muscle tone (angle can be set anywhere between straight ahead and perpendicular across the body)
- backup prevention mechanism on both rear wheels to reduce the risk of retropulsion
- speed control resistance brake to manage the pace with which the UPWalker rolls
- armrest bridge that provides enhanced stability for impaired patients
- rechargeable motion activated safety light that illuminates the user’s path
- personal item bag with air vents for portable oxygen concentrators
- sit-to-stand handles that provide support when sitting or standing
- surface materials that can be cleaned and sanitized
Standard accessories include a beverage holder, backrest and personal item bag. Optional accessories include a luxury personal item bag, shopping bag, smart phone holder, cane holder and flashlight.
The user height range for the UPWalker Neuro is 5’3” to 6’10” and the user weight capacity is up to 400 pounds. The UPWalker Neuro weighs 29.7 pounds.
“We are excited to introduce the UPWalker Neuro in order to meet the specific needs of neurological patients and therapists who treat this population. The UPWalker Neuro delivers all of the features and benefits of the original UPWalker along with enhanced safety designs and functions to help those with movement and neurological disorders.”
— Craig Shugert, Chief Executive Officer of LifeWalker
[Source(s): LifeWalker Mobility Products, PRWeb]
