Assistive Technology

At YouGo Physiotherapy, we provide guidance and presonalised prescription for a wide range of assistive technology to enhance your independence, comfort, and quality of life. Our team carefully assesses each individual’s needs to recommend and provide the most suitable equipment and aids to support daily activities, mobility, and overall well-being. Our services in assistive technology include:

Pressure Care

We provide recommendatrions for pressure relieving cushions, mattresses, and pressure-relieving aids designed to prevent and manage pressure ulcers, particularly for individuals with limited mobility or who spend extended periods in a seated or lying position. These solutions help distribute body weight evenly, reduce pressure and promote healthy skin integrity.

Seating and Positioning

Proper seating and positioning are crucial for comfort, posture, and function. We assess your specific requirements and recommend tailored seating solutions, such as wheelchair seating, ergonomic chairs to optimise posture, reduce pain, and prevent secondary complications like muscle contractures and pressure sores.

Mobility Aids

Our team provides prescriptions for a range of mobility aids, including walking frames, canes, crutches and wheelchairs. These aids are chosen based on your mobility level, strength, balance, and specific needs to help you move safely and confidently, both indoors and outdoors.

Transfer Aids

To facilitate safe and efficient transfers, we recommend and prescribe various transfer aids, such as slide sheets, slings, floor hoists. These tools ensure safe movements between surfaces (e.g. from bed to chair) and can reduce the risk of falls and injuries for both the user and their caregivers.

Daily Living Aids

We prescribe aids that support daily living activities, such as dressing aids, reaches, adaptive cutlery, bathroom aids and kitchen aids. These devices are designed to make everyday tasks easier and safer, promoting greater independence and reducing the need for assistance.

Braces and Supports

For those recovering from injury or surgery, or managing chronic conditions like arthritis or joint instability, we provide recommendations for braces and supports. These may include knee braces, ankle supports, back braces which provide stability, reduce pain, and protect vulnerable joints during daily activities.

Training and Education

We provide comprehensive training and education on how to use these aids effectively. This includes teaching proper techniques for safe use, maintenance, to ensure maximum benefit and longevity of the equipment.

Regular Review and Adjustment

As your needs change over time, we regularly review and adjust your assistive technology to ensure it continues to meet your requirements. This proactive approach ensures that you always have the most suitable equipment to maintain your independence and quality of life.