Assistive devices
Today there are many devices and different types of equipment to assist people to help keep them safe and prevent falls. Check with your healthcare provider before using an assistive device or equipment to make sure that it is safe and appropriate for you. Note: The information shared by members of the community does not constitute an endorsement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).
Discussions
Has anyone done Business with Hoveround?
- By LovetoCrochet · Posted May 16, 2013
- 0 replies
- When I went to the doctor, I was told that I need to get a new chair. I have had my mobility scooter for several years, but need to get a power wheelchair. My left leg is pretty much shot and there is ...
Vibration treatment
- By Brittaj · New reply May 14, 2013
- 31 replies
- I'd like to know if anyone has experience with treating osteoporosis with a machine you can stand on and vibrates up an down? I'v heard it supposed to be used in some hospitals and maybe by astronauts ...
Reach & Grabbers at Dollar Tree
- By moimeme · Posted February 19, 2013
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- If anyone is interested, I've found reach & grabbers for a buck each at Dollar Tree recently. I'd purchased one earlier & got a second one as back up today. They work quite well, especially for the price ...
Advice needed for a friend
- By KMFDallas · Posted December 14, 2012
- 0 replies
- Pelvic Stabilizer for Wenzelite Posterior Roller Walkers My friend's son was wondering if this walker would be good for his mother. She is VERY stooped over and has a very bad ankles and knees. Thank ...
* Pedometers * Does anybody use them?
- By spunkyblondie (Inactive) · New reply December 2, 2012
- 56 replies
- Kinda toying with the idea of using one. Does anybody have one? What brand? Do you like it? How many steps do you take a day? I'd love to hear your input ...
spinomed 3
- By montmom · New reply November 21, 2012
- 7 replies
- I was diagnosed with a double compression fracture due to osteoporosis about 6 yrs ago. I'm thinking of trying a spinomed 3 vest in hopes of helping the curvature of my spine. Does anyone have any suggestions ...
Mihir
- By Mihir · New reply October 31, 2012
- 1 reply
- Hi, I've found this site whilst browsing on the internet for a mattress for my mother who has osteoporosis. Any suggestions on what types would be suitable for her will be very gratefully received ...
Mihir
- By Mihir · Posted October 31, 2012
- 0 replies
- Hi, I've found this site whilst browsing on the internet for a mattress for my mother who has osteoporosis. Any suggestions on what types would be suitable for her will be very gratefully received ...
PEMF for osteoporosis? Has anyone tried it?
- By Abigail_n · New reply August 13, 2012
- 1 reply
- I started looking into pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for osteoporosis and have found a lot of, frankly, confusing information. I have narrowed it down and just now read this press release here ...
Fractures showing up on a xray and answers
- By Lozcoz · New reply August 9, 2012
- 4 replies
- Hi I am just wondering why my fractures are not showing up on X-rays I have had 7 fractures in the last 13 months l1,l2,t12,pelvis,ribs,toe and now t3 I developed what feels like bone pain 4 days ago ...
What kind of mattress is best for someone with osteoporosis.
- By Lin545 · New reply July 26, 2012
- 35 replies
- Does anyone know what type of mattress is best to buy? We need help deciding. My Doctor says I could turn over in bed and get a fracture. My neck and back pain has been very bad since a major surgery ...
Sitting on outdoor furniture
- By Kmoriabro · Posted July 23, 2012
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- It's extremely painful no matter how I try to beef up the cushions. I hurt for hours later. Anybody have some tips for more comfortable outdoor living ...
weight vest
- By buckvic · Posted July 18, 2012
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- why wear the weight low on the hips if you have osteo in your mid spine? it would miss the weight bearing in the needed area? Start slow. I goofed and used 6 to start. should of used 2 ...
Recommendation for Hip Protectors?
- By Teebone · New reply June 30, 2012
- 10 replies
- Is anyone out there using a hip protector that they are happy with, easy to get on/off, not too cumbersome but effective? (I've read there are people who've fractured their hips putting on/taking these ...
Looking for slim pillow for osteoporosis-back sleeper
- By DanaLee · New reply June 30, 2012
- 15 replies
- As the title says, I'm looking for recommendations for a supportive, slim (not fluffy and high) pillow for sleeping on my back. I can only lie (comfortably) on my back and the new pillows are usually ...
Posture Support Brace?
- By Sieglinde · New reply June 23, 2012
- 1 reply
- Has anyone got experience using one of these? Good or bad - I think I need this to help me at the moment walking more straight following 7 fractured vertebra's. There are a number of different ones on ...
Recomendations for a Posture Support Bra?
- By defendwolf · Posted April 19, 2012
- 0 replies
- I have been having pain between my shoulder blades in my spine. I have a posture control brace but it is uncomfortable with a bra... So, I am now looking for a good posture control bra that is comfortable ...
Privacy
- By osteobelle (Inactive) · New reply March 3, 2012
- 4 replies
- I have a question to IT experts on the forum and moderators. With all these Google changes, privacy is on my mind. We are here in various forms of "undress." I am wondering if those of us who want to ...
Anyone tried a weighted diving belt?
- By FayRho · New reply December 27, 2011
- 4 replies
- My sister-in-law, who has a doctorate in physiotherapy and currently does research at Harvard, gave me a copy of a study that takes a whole lot of bone/exercise studies and extrapolates what kinds of ...
TENS machine for pain relief
- By EmmieKau · New reply October 21, 2011
- 13 replies
- Hi all! I got a TENS machine about a week ago. My spine Dr. set it all up and the rep. for the company showed me how to use it. It is very simple. You control where you place the "sticky pad" and how ...
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