REACHING
Mobility is an activity of daily living (ADL), and "reaching" can be considered part of it, especially when it involves moving from one place to another or manipulating objects while standing or walking. Mobility encompasses the ability to move around independently and safely, including walking, transferring between positions (like getting in and out of bed or a chair), and reaching for objects or moving around in your environment .
In our daily lives we encounter many situations where the object we are trying to reach is higher, or further than we stand, bend and or can naturally stretch our arms. This daily requirement is a challenge even for the healthy.
In order to reach, You have to be flexible, with good to excellent core/abdominal strength and lower back flexibility and the ability to stretch, bend your knees and sometimes for hard to reach objects bring yourself up on tip toes.
This is movement is called Extensibility; which is the ability of a muscle to be stretched or extended. Elasticity is the ability to a muscle to return to its original length when relax.
Stretching to reach for an item can lead to strain, sprain and possibly injury.
REACHING TO PICK AN OBJECT UP WITH RESTRICTED MOBILITY IS A CHALLENGE
"Reaching" is a component of mobility, as it involves using your limbs to grasp or move objects, and may be necessary for completing daily activities while moving.
Reaching an object from the top shelf or from the floor with restricted mobility is a challenge or even worse; may exacerbate and/or make an injury worse.
Your body mechanics are imbalanced as you try to extend beyond your abilities.
It is challenging, uncomfortable and sometimes painful to reach.
INTRODUCING REACH ASSIST DESIGNED TO HELP YOU REACH
Reach Assist is designed with sturdy yet light weight material. The handle is an anti-slip ergonomic design for your hand and hand grip.
Reach Assist is 81 cm full length and can be collapsed in half to be placed in your luggage or travel bag.
The claw is an anti-slip design and can open to 4.4 inches to grasp many objects.
The Claw has a magnetic end to reach and pick up small coins, keys and other metal objects.
Reach Assist is an essential assistive device to help age well at home.
Reach Assist is available for $19.99 Canadian and shipping is free anywhere in Canada.
REACH ASSIST HELPING YOU REACH
There are many health conditions where reaching becomes a challenge. Reach Assist - can help almost every person with different conditions.
Whether you have a disability, pregnant, have low back pain, stiff from arthritis or just inflexible, Reach Assist is an essential assistive device to help you reach and maintain independent daily living.
Check with your healthcare provider to evaluate if this assistive device is right for you.
REACH ASSIST HELPING YOU REACH
Healthlink BC Aging Well : provides suggestion to make your home safer including Store items within easy reach. Put household items where you can reach them. Bending down or reaching up can cause falls. If you have to reach, use a reaching device.
Reach Assist is designed to reach and grasp objects so you can safely bring them towards you. Reducing the risk of sprain, strain or for older adults falls and injury.
Reach Assist is an essential assistive device to help age well at home.
Reach Assist is available for $19.99 Canadian and shipping is free anywhere in Canada.
