Danielle Burt was always an active woman—but when a motorcycle accident sent her down the side of a mountain, her life changed forever. Upon waking up from a medically-induced coma, she found that her leg had been amputated above the knee. Read more →
Sometimes, life comes crashing down in a tidal wave. When that happened to Danielle Burt, she mounted a surf board and rode it out. What makes her story unique is that she’s done it all as an above-the-knee amputee. Read more →
Note: Today’s blog is an excerpt from an article written by Parkinson’s patient Ray Bruns. He originally addressed this to his support group:
A preserve of historical California Oak trees touches our back yard. Those old trees are blemished, tattered, bent and crooked, but we love them! They exist on the rocky ledges, with too much sun and wind, and scarcity of water. They have lived through diseases, droughts, quakes, axes, forest fires, lighting strikes, quakes and floods. Read more →
Lift and Transfer Specialists has helped people with many types of conditions over the last 15 years. Whether it’s ALS, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multi-sclerosis or another type of condition that impacts mobility, we’ve been able to help patients find the products that work or them. Read more →
Does the worst part of your day come at the very beginning, when you’re trying to get out of bed? You’re not alone. Many people experience decreased mobility as they grow older, or as a result of an accident or illness. Because of this, they find daily tasks such as getting out of bed to be more difficult than ever. Read more →
For years, the go-to solution for home modular ramps were ones made of wood. It worked for some people—it allowed them to customize the ramp for their home and landscape. But they also present a host of short and long term issues which may not make them the ideal choice. Read more →
For much of human history, soldiers and horses were synonymous with each other. However, most people would agree that modern developments in warfare have rendered this bond to the annals of history. Read more →
At Lift and Transfer Specialists, we’ve installed more stairlifts than we can count. While most are installed inside the home, a few people have asked us about whether or not we can put them outside as well. The short answer is… yes! Read more →
At Lift and Transfer Specialists, we can help you choose the best wheelchair ramp pathway for your home. Our innovative products can fit just about any yard or home, and our experts can install a wheelchair ramp that will last for years to come. Today, we’re going to help you understand a few of the things you should keep in mind when choosing a pathway for your wheelchair ramp:
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There’s nothing quite like swimming in the pool on a hot summer’s day. If you have limited mobility, chances are you use a pool lift to help you get in and out of the water. To ensure that this device continues running well, follow these tips from Lift and Transfer Specialists: Read more →
