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2. The best walker for seniors of 2025, according to physical ...

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   We took a look at the best walkers for seniors, as picked by physical therapists who routinely work with aging adults. ... "It is especially beneficial for seniors who need balance assistance ...

3. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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   A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.

4. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   Assistive technology (AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance.

5. Astasis - Wikipedia

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   Damage to the peripheral nerves coming from the legs to the somatosensory area is the leading candidate for the cause of astasis. [4] These damaged nerves prevent feedback for stabilization of posture for patients with astasis. This causes a disturbance in postural movements, such as a swaying around the legs and hip joints.

6. The best stationary bikes for seniors in 2025 - AOL

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   Staying active is crucial for seniors' health and well-being, but traditional forms of exercise can become challenging with age. Outdoor cycling, for instance, might lose its appeal due to ...

7. Complications of prolonged standing - Wikipedia

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   Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted, especially within the legs, ankles and feet of an affected individual. [4] When standing, gravity pulls the blood downwards to the lower part of the body. Body mechanisms, such as vasoconstriction and valves of the veins, assist in pumping blood upwards. [5]

8. 7 of the Best Plantar Fasciitis Socks for Pain-Free Feet - AOL

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   It “involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia). (Mayo Clinic)

9. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   They also aid in the treatment of ulcers of the lower legs. Unlike traditional dress or athletic stockings and socks, compression stockings use stronger elastics to create significant pressure on the legs, ankles and feet. Compression stockings are tightest at the ankles and gradually become less constrictive toward the knees and thighs.