Mobility

A key concern for many our members, there are plenty of options for mobility aids including wheelchair, sticks or crutches. Using aids can cause wear and tear on your joints and bones, so it's important to look after your physical health. Read on for more, and don't forget to get in touch if you need specific advice.

  • Mobility in early years

    Read about early mobility and the role of physiotherapy in spina bifida.

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  • Ageing and mobility

    Read what Shine members who have spina bifida say about their mobility as they get older.

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  • Taking care of your physical health

    Advice on looking after your joints, bones and body.

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  • Designability Wizzybug

    Read about Designability's Wizzybug chairs for children, and their loan scheme.

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  • Power add-ons for manual wheelchairs

    Read more about add-ons for manual wheelchairs that boost mobility.

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  • Understanding pain

    Pain can be important to health, and different types of pain need different management.

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Shine on Pain

‘Shine on Pain’ is a seven week online programme focusing on chronic pain and self-management strategies. Find out when the next programme starts on our events page.

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