Mobility and Daily Living Aids for Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome
Many people who had polio earlier in life live with lasting muscle weakness, and some develop post-polio syndrome years later, with new weakness, fatigue and joint or muscle pain. Conserving energy and protecting weakened muscles is key, and the right equipment helps you stay mobile and independent without overdoing it.
For polio information and support, speak to your healthcare professionals and visit the NHS website. Our qualified trusted assessors are also here to support you and your care team every step of the way, so please call us on 01926 624432.
Many of the products below are available to buy or through our Warwickshire-wide mobility equipment hire service. Hire can help to facilitate hospital discharge, enable you to try equipment before committing to a purchase, or provide support as needs change. We also offer a free home assessment with one of our qualified Warwick-based team to help you choose what’s right for you.
Not sure what’s right? Speak to one of our Qualified Trusted Assessors
We’ll talk through your needs, your home and your daily routine, and help you and your care team choose mobility equipment that genuinely fits.
Wheelchairs, Powerchairs and Scooters
Using a wheelchair, powerchair or scooter for longer distances protects weakened muscles and saves energy. Lightweight active wheelchairs suit those with good arm strength, while folding powerchairs and scooters avoid the effort of self-propelling.
Shop our Wheelchairs, Powerchairs and Scooters ranges, including the Küschall KSL, Carbon Flyer, Robooter E80 and Mayfair Evolution 8. Many of these are also available to hire rather than buy.
Walking Aids
A walking stick or rollator reduces strain on weakened legs and helps with balance, and a tri-tip ferrule adds grip.
Shop our Walking Aids range, including the Folding Walking Stick, Tri-Tip Ferrule and Puma Air.
Vehicle Adaptations
Hand controls can help you continue driving where leg strength is limited, a swivel seat makes getting in and out easier, and an equipment hoist lifts a wheelchair or scooter into the car.
Shop our Vehicle Adaptations range, including Push Pull Hand Controls, the Push Brake, the Swivel Seat and Equipment Hoists.
Home Modifications and Safety Products
Grab rails, bed rails and ramps reduce effort and the risk of falls, and a stairlift or homelift saves energy every day.
Shop our Home Adaptations range, including Grab Rails, the Let’s Get Up Bed Rail, Ramps, the Straight Stairlift and the Homelift.
Seating, Bathing and Daily Living
A riser recliner chair and perching stool reduce strain when standing, shower stools and bath boards let you wash seated, and reachers and dressing aids save energy on everyday tasks.
Shop our Riser Recliners, Bathing and Daily Living Aids ranges, including the Ambassador, 4 in 1 Perching Stool, Swivel Shower Stool, Bathboard with Handle and Standard Reacher.
Repairs, Modifications & Servicing
Needs can change over time, and existing equipment doesn’t always need replacing. Many wheelchairs can be adapted with extra accessories or a power add-on, and powered wheelchairs can often be reprogrammed or have their controls adjusted to suit changing strength. Our team also offer regular servicing to keep equipment safe and reliable.
Shop Wheelchair Accessories, Wheelchair Powerpacks and Powerchair Adaptations, or see our repair, modification & servicing team for adjustments, adaptations and powerchair programming.
Using a combination of these products can help you conserve energy, protect your muscles and stay independent while living with the effects of polio. Find out more about Wenman Healthcare, or browse our full range of products in the shop.
Get in touch
Please call our trained trusted assessor team on 01926 624432 or Contact Us through the website for further assistance and information.