In this issue of Healthcare Matters, we are delighted to showcase Topro UK as our Specialist Walker and Premium Walker Company of the Month.
Mobility aids are integral to rehabilitation from injury or surgery and general mobility, enabling support with walking over short and longer distances. With any patient-centred care, independence and the desire to stay active are prioritised and walkers and rollators are routinely advocated by healthcare professionals from OTs to clinical practitioners.
Topro UK, owned by Topro Industri AS, with its head office in Nottingham, is a wholly owned subsidiary specialising in the manufacturing & distributing of walkers and rollators, supplied direct to the public sector/NHS or via a dealership network to clients for personal use.
The Taurus Walker – available in Electric and Hydraulic Versions, delivers optimised support for the upper body, giving a natural gait, and providing confidence and security in a variety of scenarios, including Orthopaedic surgery, Neuro, and even maternity.
With a maximum user height of 6ft 10.6 inches (2.10m). The 12.5cm diameter wheels afford versatile manoeuvrability through climbing carpet and door edges however still fit under beds and give support even in small spaces. The robust slimline design provides stability and the foot brakes on all four wheels help prevent slips and falls.
The Taurus acts as a natural extension of the client’s body and importantly allows them to step out safely in any direction in a walk-through gait rather than a step to gait.
The electric has easily electrically adjustable height useable by the client or a carer via remote it offers perfect versatility. With its hydraulic system to adjust the height the hard-working hydraulic can be used in wet environments such as showering, etc.
“Our Topro Taurus is unique across the industry and has been clinically validated to provide confidence to users and help save public sector money by early mobilisation for a large variety of clients including, maternity, neuro, or clients undergoing elective or trauma surgery such as hip or knee replacement,” explained Terence Clark, UK Country Manager.
Topro UK is always looking to innovate and through recent partnership with Norwegian company, Gripo, is delighted to introduce the Gripo Support Pole. Designed as a robust, flexible support aid, the pole helps users stand up and move around the home. It can work by itself or in conjunction with a range of accessories and designed to help transfer into showers or the toilet, reposition in bed or the office, giving maximum independence, without the need for carers.
Topro has a distinguished history, dating back to 1964 in Gjovik, Norway with the manufacturing plant still based there, Topro proudly champions sustainable Nordic manufacturing over that from the Far East.
“We have restructured our UK workforce and pride ourselves on employing a ‘get it right first time’ mantra and nurturing long-term relationships throughout our business operations.
“We invest heavily in leading R&D and carefully select premium products only to add to our growing portfolio, demonstrating our pedigree and commitment to supporting mobility aids to keep people moving,” added Terence.
Topro UK will be at: P4H Scotland, 25th April 2024, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, and the British Orthopaedic Association Congress 2024: 17 September 2024, ICC Birmingham.
For more information on the full range from Topro, see the links below:
www.topromobility.co.uk
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