mobility aids

collocation in English

meaningsofmobilityandaid

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mobility
noun[U]
uk
/məʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/us
/moʊˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
the ability to move freely or be ...
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aid
noun
uk
/eɪd/us
/eɪd/
help ...
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(Definition ofmobilityandaidfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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For those with severe disabilities, furniture, daily-living aids and housing adaptations came second tomobilityaids.
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The day room and main passageways were kept free of obstacles, and largermobilityaidssuch as walking frames were stored away from thoroughfares.
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The commonmobilityaidsin patients with poor vision are canes, sticks and guide dogs, although strictly speaking the symbol cane (a short white cane) is not a mobility aid.
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National health service services provided include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and augmentative communication,mobilityaidsand district nursing support.
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It requires square alignment, to give persons using wheeledmobilityaidsthe greatest chance of being able to avoid the truncated domes.
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More severe cases would also includemobilityaids, strong analgesics and sometimes surgery.
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During the test, the person is expected to wear their regular footwear and use anymobilityaidsthat they would normally require.
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Off-loading techniques can include the use ofmobilityaids(e.g. crutches) or foot splints.
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The only exceptions relate to electrically-assisted pedal cycles andmobilityaidsfor disabled people.
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Those with joint problems or chronic pain may not usemobilityaidson some days, or at all.
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This may include being taught to usemobilityaids.
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This is the same height as the rail platforms, allowing stepless access for passengers dependent on wheelchairs or othermobilityaids.
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Mobilityaidssuch as a wheelchair, walker, elbow crutches and walking stick can be very useful.
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A physiotherapist may also prescribemobilityaidssuch as a cane or a walker to increase the patients safety.
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