10 Surprising Mobility and Medical Products You Can Buy on Amazon
For those who order online on a regular basis, you can't beat the ease and quickness of Amazon. And if you have a spinal cord injury, you more than likely have found a few things on the site that cater to your disability. While it's always a good idea to spend your money at mom-and-pop shops selling mobility products, if you need something fast, Amazon is a good option. Here are some of the most surprising mobility products you can purchase on Amazon.
10. Enemeez Enemas
When you have a spinal cord injury, you will have a neurogenic bowel as well. Without sensation and the ability to use the sphincter muscles, enemas are commonly used to help people with spinal cord injuries. One of the most popular suppositories is Enemeez Enemas. These make a huge life impact on many as they work so well, and they run around $200 at some pharmacies, but you can purchase the same product on Amazon for $70 to $80 dollars. Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001119CHE?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k2_1_7&&crid=2ET8ZX1Z3ZWWE&&sprefix=enemas+
9. Electric Handcycle Attachment
Electric bicycle add-ons (also known as attachments) are extremely popular in the manual wheelchair world. They turn a manual wheelchair into an electric speedy handcycle. Batec is one of the most popular manufacturers, but its product costs around $9,000. On Amazon, you can purchase an electric handcycle attachment for $1,199 made by CNEBIKES. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Cnebikes-Electric-Wheelchair-Handcycle-Attachment/dp/B06XGVFN2W/ref=dp_fod_2?pd_rd_i=B06XGVFN2W&psc=1
8. Electric Hoyer Lift
While it's not much cheaper than buying it from a mom-and-pop shop, you can purchase an electric lift on Amazon Prime for around $1,200 and it can be delivered in 48 hours. Made by the manufacturer Hi-Fortunate, this lift has a load capacity of 400lbs, making it useable by most. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Fortune-Hydraulic-Assembling-Free-Heavy-Duty-Battery-Powered/dp/B07ZF6Q3SK/ref=sr_1_19_sspa?crid=30W982EGDZ7SQ&keywords=wheelchair+lift&qid=1658597146&sprefix=wheelchair+lift%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-19-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMzZSM1JNRjlXUUo3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjE3MTM2MldCREVENzVYSUJSNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTUxNzU3MlhaRVlaTjczNjBPWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
7. Sliding Disk Transfer Board
Commonly known by the name Beasy Board, this sliding disk transfer board style is life-changing for many, allowing people to transfer when they were not able to before. This is all thanks to the sliding disk that moves on the track. You can purchase a generic version of the Beasy Board made by the manufacturer's cerfess for $209 on Amazon, $30 less than the Beasy Board (also available on Amazon). If you are struggling with transfers, you can’t be on this amazing transfer board. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Transfer-Wheelchair-Sliding-No-Lift-Disabled/dp/B09ZQMZV5R/ref=sr_1_66?crid=125V80RQZ3AW4&keywords=wheelchair+bed&qid=1658597828&sprefix=wheelchair+bed%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-66
6. FreeWheel Offroad Attachment
Another popular wheelchair attachment that people are going nuts for is the FreeWheel Wheelchair Attachment made for manual wheelchairs. This attachment adds an additional wheel to the front of a wheelchair, allowing the wheelchair to traverse a lot more terrain it couldn’t before, like snow, gravel, and sand. Although that price on Amazon isn’t cheaper, you can get it shipped to you in a timely manner. The cost for this attachment is $599. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/FreeWheel-Wheelchair-Attachment-Pneumatic-Footrests/dp/B06ZYW98HW/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2TCB480I8YCC0&keywords=wheelchair+workout&qid=1658597366&sprefix=wheelchair+workout%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-8
5. Shoulder Pulley Workout Equipment
Outside of Velcro wrist weights and Theraband, there is not a plethora of accessible exercise equipment on Amazon. There is however one amazing product, a shoulder pulley system, that can be used by most people with some arm movement and from any wheelchair. It is called the FusionWheel shoulder pulley rehab exerciser and it provides controlled movement for rehabilitation and strength improvement of the arm area. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Shoulder-Pulley-Exerciser-Equipment-Workout/dp/B09WML1GCG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1HY7GLNLO7WHU&keywords=wheelchair+exercise&qid=1658597462&sprefix=wheelchair+exercise%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExT00zMVFNQVE5MElYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTQxNTU3MjMwNVQzRUQ5SEFWSSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDM0OTY2MlY2NzhKOFNLNTBBRiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
4. Hoover Buggy Attachment
If you have an electric Hoverboard and good finger movement, the Hoover Buggy Attachment is a great product for those who want to go off-roading, especially on the beach. This low-sitting buggy is powered by your electric Hoverboard, with controls for operating the buggy on either side of the seat. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Hover-1-Attachment-Electric-Transform-Hoverboard/dp/B06WWP3CL9/ref=sr_1_60_sspa?crid=40ETO18XWUXF&keywords=beach%2Bwheelchair&qid=1658597532&sprefix=beach%2Bwheelchair%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-60-spons&smid=A1KWJVS57NX03I&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFMWkFRWERUWlRHVzYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMzIzMTY4VjU1NVAzVVRJQVMmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDkwMDcwNUhNSFdJV0hUQkZMMSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
3. Electric Door Opener
If opening your door is difficult, you can purchase an electric door opener on Amazon for around $550. This ADA swing door kit, made by Olideauto, comes with fobs to make it easier to activate. It is a low-energy door as well, which means it can be used in a wide variety of locations. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Handicap-Opener-Disabilities-Operator-Energy/dp/B076V8DSJF/ref=sr_1_7?crid=20JPE84RETI0C&keywords=door+opener&qid=1658598294&sprefix=door+opener%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-7
2. ProHeal Wheelchair Cushion
If you are in need of a high-quality wheelchair cushion to prevent pressure sores, the ProHeal Inflatable Wheelchair Air Cushion is comparable to its competitor, Roho, and costs around $100 less. While a Roho Cushion costs $375 to $400 dollars, you can purchase the ProHeal cushion for $257 and it comes in a variety of sizes. Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084Z6GCXJ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B084Z6GCXJ&pd_rd_w=hdXCz&content-id=amzn1.sym.999c0877-3704-4f0f-9726-eebf80846a35&pf_rd_p=999c0877-3704-4f0f-9726-eebf80846a35&pf_rd_r=PGRP7NKKQAJA42EF6EWK&pd_rd_wg=vEBqz&pd_rd_r=d7c9b1ce-7157-4212-9808-48899eb492ee&s=industrial&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFKNDhUNElZWDBLTUUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNjA5MjcyRzNFR0dXTDhOVVFOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NjgxMzExRFNSUVk5VE1NNDhZJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ
1. Accessible Portable Shower
And finally, one of the best deals you can find when it comes to mobility products on Amazon is this wheelchair-accessible portable shower that's $859 and thousands less than other accessible portable showers. Although this portable shower requires a lot of setup, it is worth every penny to be able to give your loved one a shower if your home does not have an accessible bathroom. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/Wheelchair-Accessible-Portable-Shower-Standard/dp/B004I92WBE/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1LLBK43W0KGUT&keywords=wheelchair+shower&qid=1658597934&sprefix=wheelchair+shower%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-6
And remember to give some love to the smaller mom-and-pop shops when you can. No matter how great the deals are on Amazon, it is always wonderful to support smaller businesses whenever possible.
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