1. Mobility and mobility aids

2. What is mobility Mobility is the body's ability to move or be moved
Mobilisation is the process by which a part is made moveable, or motion is restored to a fixed joint or body part

3. Problems in mobilising that may be experienced by a person with a disability
Handling food
Manipulating clothes
Positioning of limbs
Weight bearing
Use of devices to assist mobility
Co-ordination of muscles and limbs

4. Techniques and aids to assist with mobilising
Callipers
Pillows
Exercise
Massage
Muscle relaxation
Splints
Frames, crutches, sticks
Artificial limbs
Mechanical lifter
Jordan frame

5. Benefits associated with ambulation
Prevent complications
Restores persons sense of equilibrium
Enhances self confidence
Promotes independence

6. What to consider when assisting a client to mobilise
Patient/workers height
General condition
Disability
Mental attitude
Degree of confidence
Nature of environment e.g.. Surface
Assistance required
Aids available

7. Assisting a client with one sided weakness
Provide assistance and support on the affected side
Remain close to a rail or wall to enable the person to hold on with unaffected arm
Rest time
Adequate foot wear
Glasses and hearing aids if required

8. What do you do if a person begins to fall when walking
Ease the person to the floor
Reassure the person, do not leave unattended
Call for help
Notify supervisor of person’s condition
Document incident