Choosing the right mobility equipment is important for your health and safety.  Read the product descriptions carefully so that you understand the capacities, dimensions and benefits of each product. Your physical capabilities must also be considered when choosing the right mobility equipment.  Your doctor, caregiver or  health care professional can help recommend the best type of equipment for your current and future mobility needs.  When it comes to getting around, Allegro is sure to have exactly what you need.

TYPES of MOBILITY AIDS

Canes

Canes can be used for balance (single tip) or to bear your full weight (quad).  The top of the cane should be at the same level as the crease on the back side of your wrist with your arms at your side.  Measure the distance from your wrist to the floor, with shoes on.  Review this MayClinic.com Slideshow: How to choose and use a cane for more information.

Quad Canes

Specialty Canes

Standard Canes

Already have a cane?  How about attaching a Cane Ice Grip this winter?

 Crutches 

Crutches are fitted according to your height.  When you stand, your elbows should bend slightly at about 20 degrees, with your hand grips even with your hip joint.  You should be able to fully extend your elbow with each step forward.

Adjustable Crutches

Forearm Crutches

Mobility Scooters

Get going with with an electric mobility scooter! These battery powered vehicles are full of options and can be a great alternative to a wheelchair for those with limited mobility but good manual dexterity.

Read these Mobility Buyers Guides first:

• Mobility Scooters – 3 Wheel or 4 Wheel
• Types of Mobility Scooters
• 5 Things to Consider when Choosing a Mobility Scooter

3 Wheel Mobility Scooters

4 Wheel Mobility Scooters

Power Chairs

Walkers

For balance, or if you are at risk for falling, a walker may be the perfect choice.  Rule of thumb: A standard walker without wheels is most stable.  Walkers with wheels may get you around faster, though, because you can put your weight on the walker as you move.  Rollators, or 4-wheeled walkers really keep you moving.   Review this MayoClinic.Com Slide Show: How to choose and use a walker for more info.

Knee Walkers

Rollators

Rollator/Transport Chair Combo

Specialty Walkers

Standard Walkers

Wheeled Walkers

Wheelchairs

Choosing a wheelchair, except the most basic models or transport chairs, requires help from a nurse, doctor or therapist.  Once you’ve determined your requirements as to special features, type of wheelchair, back height, width, weight and support you need, it’s a matter of choosing the style that suits you.

Heavy Duty Wheelchairs

Lightweight Wheelchairs

Sports Chairs

Standard Weight Wheelchairs

Transport and Specialty Wheelchairs

Ultra Lightweight Wheelchairs

Other mobility categories that may be helpful are Ramps, Transfer Boards and Bath Safety Transfer Benches.

Another Independence Helper. . .

Beasy Board Trans Easy Transfer System – Wheelchair users, this portable transfer board can greatly improve your independence, especially if you have difficulty getting in and out of an automobile.  Don’t leave home without it!  See also the Beasy Board Glyder

Need more help? Feel free to call us at 1-800-861-3211 to consult with a mobility specialist!  Thanks for your business.  We appreciate it.

But if you are elderly, disabled or traveling with small children, the magic of travel can be oh-so unmagical without proper prep.  This year, let Allegro help you relieve a bit of your travel stress with our travel aids – designed for safety, convenience and comfort for everyone from babies to seniors.

Travel Aids for Safety, Convenience and Comfort 

Transporation Comfort and Safety – Be safe and confident on the road with your Emergency First Aid Kit Auto Kit, Heated Blanket, Car Caddie and Handybar – to name a few.  And how about a Car Bed for the baby? Or a Travel Pillow for you?

Shop all First Aid Kits

Shop all Travel Blankets

Shop all Automotive Aids

Shop all Cosco Baby

Home Comfort and Safety - The comforts of home – in travel size! Take a folding bath bench, bed rail, portable grab bars, and bath mitt with you! Traveling with an infant? Don’t forget the Complete Nursery Care Kit.

Shop all Bath Assists

Shop all Bed Accessories

Shop all Grooming Aids

Shop all Children/Pediatric

 Travel Seating, Cushions and Mattresses - Your backside will thank you all the way to grandma’s house with the ever-popular Coccyx Cushion. And when you get there, how about unrolling your own Foam Eggcrate Mattress Overlay on top of that lumpy fold out bed?  Ahhhhh…

Shop all Cushions

Shop all Mattress Overlays

Shop all Incontinence

Travel Exercise and Fitness - Might as well just thank me  now because you’ll be glad you had these go-anywhere Travel Weights, FitBALL Balance Disk and Travel Xertube Travel Kit on your holiday travels.  Take some time to de-stress and work off that punkin’ pie with these great travel exercise products.  We even have a handy travel yoga kit.  No excuses!

Shop all Exercise Products

Recreation- Going on a campout, adventure trip or a long car ride?  Don’t leave home without your All-terrain Baby Jogger,  Portable Hot Tub, TRIKKE Roadster, Disposable Washcloths and TravelJohn Disposable Urinal.

Shop all Baby Joggers/Strollers

Shop all Relaxation Products

Shop all TRIKKE Vehicles

Shop all Disposable Washcloths

Shop all Urinals

 Travel Wheelchairs & Scooters - Just about anyone can go pretty much anywhere with one of these travel mobility scooters or lightweight transport wheelchairs.  Don’t let a disability, weakness or injury confine you unnecessarily. Get going! Your independence is waiting for you.

Shop all Mobility Scooters

Shop all Walking Assistance Travel Aids

Shop all Wheelchairs

Diabetes Travel Aids - If you manage your diabetes with insulin, take a look at this these portable insulin cases for travel.  You’ll also want to stock up on sterile insulin syringes (don’t forget the Safe-Clip).  And for long distance travel, or even at home, you’d be smart to consider a Portable Leg Massager.

Shop all Diabetic Supplies

Don’t Forget these Travel Goodies!

Travel Toiletries & OTC Medications

International Travel Products

Travel Alarms

Portable Shopping Carts

To see everything at once shop all Travel Aids

Bon Voyage and safe travels this holiday season to all of our Allegro customers! We appreciate your business.

Once you have the length calculated, you can choose the proper width and type of ramp – depending on how and where it will be used.  What a relief to know you will be able to get your mobility scooter into the van; assist an elderly or disabled person up the porch steps; or roll your wheelchair down a terraced walkway with the greatest of ease and safety.

Our buddies at Prairie View Industries (PVI Ramps) shared their ramp slope formulas, ramp slope chart and measurement instructions so we could help you calculate your optimal ramp length.   Thanks PVI!

How Long Should My Ramp Be?

To determine your ramp length you first need to determine the rise.  The rise is the vertical measurement between the ground and where the top of the ramp is going to sit. 

Note: If your rise is more than 24″ (2 feet) please contact a local dealer about a modular system.

PVI recommends not to exceed a 2:12 slope (9.5° ramp incline) on most applications.  The slope relates to how steep the ramp is, in degrees of incline.  Some ramps may need to meet the ADA’s 1:12  (4.8°) more gradual slope requirements, as specified by your state. 

To find a 2:12 slope, take the total rise in inches (vertical measurement between the ground and the top of the step or landing) and divide it by 2.  The result is the number of feet of ramp length you need for that rise. 

Example: Say you have a 12″ rise.  Divide 12 by 2 and you get 6.  So a 12 inch rise requires a 6 foot ramp, using the 2:12 ratio.

A 1:12 slope (used by the ADA) would require 1 foot length of ramp for every inch of vertical rise.

Slope Recommendations based on Use of Ramp: 

• 1:12 SLOPE (4.8°) – Gradual, gentle incline, longest ramp.  Calculated as 1 foot length of ramp for every 1 inch of total vertical rise (the rise divided by 1).  A 5 inch rise requires a 5 foot ramp, a 12 inch rise requires a 12 foot ramp and so on.  The ADA recommends this slope for long home ramps as well as commercial ramps.  Note:  This 1:12 slope works for most strong, unassisted manual wheelchair users, although PVI always recommends assistance. 

• 2:12 SLOPE (9.5°) – Steeper incline, shorter ramp.  Calculate length of ramp in feet by dividing total rise by 2 (6″ of ramp length for every 1″ of rise). A 2:12 slope is the maximum acceptable grade (incline) for portable ramps used by occupied chairs and scooters, with a qualified assistant.

• 3:12 SLOPE (14.5°) – Steepest incline.  Calculate the length of ramp by dividing the total rise by 3 (4 feet of ramp length for every 12 inches of rise).  This 3:12 ratio should be used only for loading and unloading unoccupied chairs and scooters – (in and out of a truck or van, for example). 

Ramp Slope Chart

Photo courtesy of PVI, Inc.

Access Ramp Safety Guidelines

1. Always have a qualified assistant present when using any portable ramp.
2. Never exceed a slope greater than 2″ on 12″ (2:12 ratio) with an occupied chair or scooter.  Never exceed a slope greater than 3″ on 12″ (3:12 ratio) with an unoccupied chair or scooter.
3. Always make sure that the top of the ramp is secured on a step or landing before using.  It may be necessary to anchor the top of the ramp to the landing surface with steel scurity pins provided.
4. Make certain there is adequate head clearance prior to loading an occupied chair or scooter into a vehicle.
5. Always follow manufacturer recommendations for your chair or scooter.
6. Always use your lap belt.
7. If your ramp comes with a safety DVD, watch it.  All PVI ramps include a DVD.
8. If you need help, please call Allegro Medical at 800-861-3211.

Shop all Ramps

Shop Prairie View Ramps

Shop Multifold Ramps

Shop Rollup Ramps

Shop Singlefold/Suitcase Ramps

Shop Solid Ramps

Shop Telescoping Ramps

Shop Threshold Ramps

Shop Van Mount Ramps

Shop Wheelchair Carriers

With the large range of mobility products available today, it would be a shame for anyone capable of using them to sit idly by. Let Allegro help you take control of your life, reduce your pain, improve your safety and lessen your dependence on others with a mobility device.

Which Mobility Equipment is Best for You?

Canes

Canes – Canes are most often used to improve your balance as you walk, or to compensate for an injury or disability.  No longer whittled out of any old tree branch, walking canes have come a long way in their engineering, usability and comfort.    

Your cane should be long enough that you don’t have to bend down to use it (save your back!).  You’ll want your elbow to bend at a comfortable angle. Measure from the floor to the crease in your wrist when your arm is hanging straight down from your side.  That is the optimal height for the top of the cane. 

Stock up on rubber tips so you’ll always have replacements on hand.  Check the cane’s weight capacity to ensure it can support your weight.  Choose from Standard C Canes (min support, best if used for balance), Specialty Canes, 4-legged Quad Canes (weight bearing) and Hemi Walkers (max support) depending on your stability.  Remember when walking with a cane, you hold the cane in the hand opposite of your injured  or weak foot.  It is used as a counter-balance, not a foot replacement.

Shop all Canes

Shop all Cane Accessories

Shop all Crutches

Walkers

Walkers – If you are ambulatory, but you have poor balance or are at risk for falling you are a good candidate for a walker. If you are extremely wobbly, you will want to consider a Standard Walker (no wheels) because of their stability, but keep in mind that they are not as easy to push forward as a two-wheeled walker or a 4-wheeled rollator.

2-Wheeled Walkers let you put weight on the walker as you move.  The two back legs have no wheels so the walker won’t roll away while you’re stepping forward, but the wheeled front legs allow you to easily move the walker forward.  Brilliant.

If balance isn’t a concern, you’ll move along more quickly with a 4-wheeled walker also called a Rollator.  My 96-year old grandmother loves her rollator because it has hand brakes, a seat and a basket . . . and it looks snazzy.  Make a fashion statement, dontate to a great charity and support breast cancer awareness by choosing a pink rollator!

Knee Walkers are for those with foot/ankle injuries or surgeries.  A great substitute for crutches, a knee walker lets you get around without putting any weight on your foot.  We recommend the ones with turning wheels (steerable).

Check the Specialty Walkers category if you’re looking for a child’s gait trainer, a bariatric walker, hemi walker, transport chair/rollator combos and specialty parts.

Shop all Walkers

Shop all Walker Accessories

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs - Before choosing a wheelchair you must review your goals, lifestyle, current and future needs, living environment, how you will use the wheelchair, whether you will drive a car or transport the chair as a passenger.  This evaluation process will help you decide which type(s) of chair will work for you. 

For passengers weighing more than 250 lbs, take a look at the manual Heavy Duty Wheelchairs as they are built to hold more weight than a Standard Weight Wheelchair.

Lightweight Wheelchairs are easy to maneuver (reduces upper body stress) and to lift for transport.  The frames and components are made of aluminum or titanium so they are very strong, but light.  The only drawback may be the passenger weight capacity, so be sure to check.  Ultra Lightweight Wheelchairs offer the ultimate freedom and are great for active paraplegic and quadriplegic users.

Many active manual wheelchair users participate in sports using a Sports Chair, designed with cambered wheels and light, tough frames for ultimate contact and maneuverablility on the baskeball or tennis court.  If you’re up for the challenge, check out the racing wheelchairs as well.

Transport chairs are a good choice for those who cannot roll themselves in a manual chair.  The transport wheelchairs have handles on the back allowing someone to push the passenger.  They are a wonderful solution for transporting someone out of the house, to the car, down the hall, around the zoo, through the airport, etc.  See all transport chairs, along with pool wheelchairs, transport/rollator combos, beach wheelchairs and travel chairs in Transport/Specialty Chairs.

Power Wheelchairs may be the perfect solution for those who are completely incapable of rolling even a lightweight manual wheelchair.  They generally have a tight turning radius so they can get in and out of small spaces.  On the flip side, they are generally very heavy and difficult to transport. 

Lift and transport your wheelchair (up to 100 lbs) on your trailer hitch with a Wheelchair Carrier.

Shop all Wheelchairs

Shop all Wheelchair Accessories

Mobility Scooters

Mobility Scooters - For those with limited mobility, poor upper body strength but good manual dexterity, an electric mobility scooter (power scooter) is a fun alternative to a wheelchair.  They travel on battery power and have lots of options – which means they demand special consideration when purchasing.

Choose from 3 Wheel Mobility Scooters or 4 Wheel Mobility Scooters, but first please read these helpful buyers guides:

Mobility Scooter Buyers Guides

• Mobility Scooters – 3 Wheel or 4 Wheel?
• Types of Mobility Scooters
• 5 Things to Consider when Choosing a Mobility Scooter

Whether it is a cane, walker, manual wheelchair, power chair or mobility scooter, we wish you all the best in maintaining your independence and living life to the fullest. 

Allegro has mobility experts ready to assist you in choosing your mobility equipment.  Please feel free to call our customer service department, toll free at 1-800-861-3211.

Prepare for the time of your life with these travel essentials from Allegro Medical.

Travel Essentials for All Ages

Car Travel Essentials - From babies to seniors, here’s everything you need for your carload to be comfy and safe on that next road trip.

See also Automotive Aids

See also Emergency Preparation

Airplane Travel Essentials - Airlines are not always on your side when it comes to comfort and convenience.  Fend for yourself with these airplane travel essentials.

See all Travel Pillows

See all Travel Toiletries & OTC Medications

See all Dream Sack Brand Products

Travel and Exercise – Stay in shape no matter where you are with these portable exercise products.

See all Exercise & Fitness Products

Hotel Travel Essentials - All the comforts of home including bed rails, travel alarms, night lights, blankets and toiletries.

Home Comfort & Safety - Bring along these travel versions of your daily living aids. 

Baby and Child Travel Aids - Travel products to keep your kids safe and secure, without a lot of bulk.

See also Children/Pediatric Products

See also Maternity Care Products

Incontinence Travel – Don’t let going keep you from going.

Walking Assistance for Travelers – Getting around the neighborhood or the globe couldn’t be easier with these Folding Walkers, Travel Canes, Lightweight Rollators, Transport Wheelchairs and Mobility Travel Scooters.  Viva la independence! 

Diabetes Travel - Insulin coolers, syringes and more.

International Travel Essentials - You’ll be properly plugged into their outlets and their language with these foreign travel aids.

Recreation Travel Essentials - Heading to the beach, ski resort or campsite? How about an organic beach towel, a TRIKKE Skki or a cast protector?  Find them here.

Wishing you safe travels always!  And a big thank you for being an Allegro customer.

Before choosing a mobility scooter, answer these 5 very important questions:

1.  Are you physically capable of operating a mobility scooter?

If you can sit upright  for long periods of time and have the dexterity and strength in both hands to safely steer and operate the controls, you are most likely a good candidate for a powered mobility scooter. 

If you need special seating options such as positioning pads or you have a disability that requires your legs to be elevated and/or you have limited dexterity or no hand strength you may want to take a look at Power Wheelchairs.  Power chairs are controlled with a joystick mounted on the armrest so they can be maneuvered with one hand.  More advanced steering options are available for those who can’t use their hands.  Power chairs also offer more seating options and legrest options (legrests are not available on mobility scooters). 

2.  How much weight must the scooter carry?

Once you know that a mobility scooter is the right option, the carrying capacity is your next consideration.  This will eliminate some choices right off the bat.  The rider’s weight isn’t the only thing.  There’s also the weight of items you will be carrying on your scooter – everything from oxygen tanks to laundry baskets and shopping bags.

If you are close to the weight capacity, consider choosing a scooter in the next capacity range, especially since many people gain weight once they stop walking and start riding.

Don’t try to fudge the weight or you will void the manufacturer’s warranty plus your weight will likely affect the overall performance of the power scooter, especially on the uphills. 

Think also about your other physical attributes, like, if you’re petite, you may not feel comfortable on a very large scooter and if you are tall, you will want a scooter with plenty of leg room.

3.  Where will you be riding the scooter?

If you get around the house okay with a cane or walker, but you want to be able to run errands and do some shopping, take a look at the compact travel scooters.   Scooters designated as “travel scooters” have lots of great features but they have one thing in common – they “come apart” easily for transport.  The 3 wheel travel scooters are typically the lightest, most compact and most maneuverable, and they have good stability on even surfaces.  Because of their tight turning radius they are perfect for getting around in crowds or negotiating store aisles and turns.  The 4 wheel travel scooters are generally heavier and less compact, but more comfortable and stable on uneven terrain.  Be sure to weigh the easy of portability and assembly against your desired level of comfort, stability and battery range when choosing your travel mobility scooter. 

If you need your mobility scooter to get around the house, the biggest challenge is having enough room to make turns and get down narrow hallways or into bathrooms.  Three wheel mobility scooters are sometimes the only way to go if you live in a small space.  Otherwise, a power wheelchair has the smallest turning radius and may be your best option inside the home if you are unable to use another mobility device such as a cane, walker/rollator or manual wheelchair.

Road warriors that want to tool around the neighborhood, romp through the park or go on a long distance adventures will definately need the stability, comfort and battery range of a 4 wheel scooter or even a 4 wheel heavy duty scooter.  Heavy duty scooters have higher weight capacities and larger drive motors.  Depending on where you live, you might need an All-Terrain Scooter.   Also, if you are going to be driving in tall grass, make sure your scooter has a high ground clearance.

For the ultimate in powered mobility check out the Shoprider Flagship Scooter with a 75 mile battery capacity and windshield wipers.

4.  How will you store and transport your scooter?

If you will carry your mobility scooter in your vehicle, you need to consider how much space you’ll need and the strength required to assemble and dis-assemble it.  Large-sized scooters usually cannot be disassembled and require a vehicle lift to transport.  Some of our customers have multiple scooters and other mobility devices to get them around.  This is ideal if you can afford it.

5.  Will health insurance pay for my power scooter?

Proving medical necessity is the biggest hurdle in getting your medical insurance to pay a portion of your mobility scooter or power wheelchair cost.  Medicare’s requirements, typically copied by other insurance companies, are as follows:

• You must have a medical need for the equipment
• It must be needed for use in the home and useful (fit) within the physical layout of your home.  The scooter or power wheelchair cannot be used mainly for leisure or recreation. 
• It cannot be only to get around outside your home
• You must be unable to use a cane, walker or operate a manual wheelchair
• Your doctor must be able to explain to the insurance company why, medically, you need the device, and that you can operate it safely

If you think you qualify, contact your insurance company for a referral to a local provider.  If not, you are free to choose whatever your budget allows from Allegro’s large selection of mobility scooters.  We are at your service!

Call us at #800-861-3211 if you need help choosing one.

Related Articles:

Mobility Scooters: 3 Wheel or 4 Wheel?

Types of Mobility Scooters

For Immediate Release: March 15, 2010

Online Medical Supplies Superstore Ships 1 Millionth Order

 AllegroMedical.com, the online medical supplies superstore, announced that is has reached the 1 million customer mark, meaning that just under 13 years, it has served more than a million customers nationwide.

 Mesa, AZ – March 15, 2010 – Allegro Medical has announced that it has now shipped 1 million orders since its website launched in 1997. The first company to sell medical supplies online, it has grown to become the largest online supplier of home health care products. Its diverse product line ranges from simple items such as latex exam gloves to orthopedic devices and wheelchairs.

 Allegro makes it easy for shoppers to find and buy top-quality medical products and have them delivered directly to their home or business. The company offers a broad range of durable medical equipment from top brands for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, commodes, walkers, ramps, shower chairs and more. Medical supplies such as catheters, wound care supplies, ostomy supplies and dietary supplements are also among the thousands of items for sale on Allegro Medical’s website.

 “We’ve come a long way since 1997.  And we owe it all to our hard working team and the ever increasing population of web shoppers,” said Craig Hood, President/CEO of Allegro Medical.  “People are surprised to learn that most of our online customers are age 60+.”  

 “For a caregiver, nothing is more important than easy access to medical supplies. Patients recovering from strokes, surgeries or serious accidents demand the best in quality care products, from a bath safety aid to a knee brace, and they are finding them at Allegro. If we continue to grow at our current pace, it won’t be long before we ship another million orders.”

 Allegro’s ecommerce site offers other products for the medical equipment and home healthcare supplies industry, such as health and fitness, weight loss dietary supplements, pain relief, maternity care, adult diapers and Over-the-Counter medications. It also sells products for emergency preparation. All of the company’s products are searchable by keyword, category, brand, and by medical condition.

About Allegro Medical

 With 45,000 medical supplies available on their website, Allegro Medical offers their customers both value and variety.  The online superstore is also known for stellar customer service and speedy home delivery.  For more information, please visit AllegroMedical.com.

People are asking, “How can I help the earthquake victims?” Medical supply and medical equipment donations are your way of ensuring that these critical products reach those in need of medical help.  You are essentially helping to save lives.  To find donation sites in your area, google “medical supplies donation sites (your city or state)”. 

Sources from state and local organizations nationwide are asking for the following medical supplies:

Exam Gloves - Save 40% on a box of 100 Invacare Powder-Free Vinyl Exam Gloves.  Only $5.95.  Save even more on boxes of 1000.  Save 27% on Sterile Surgical Gloves.

See all discounted Surgical Medical Supplies

Wound Care Supplies  – Save 25% or more on Bandages, Wound Care Dressings, Gauze, and Tape.

Syringes & Needles - Save 40% or more on Needle/Syringe Combos, Hypodermic Needles, Sharps Disposal and Syringes.

Alcohol Wipes & Prep Solutions - Save 51% on alcohol prep pads.

Elastic Bandages, Splinting & Casting Supplies - All shapes and sizes of orthotic and orthopedic supplies are needed. 

Hand Sanitizers, Antiseptics and Disinfectants - Save on all sanitizing medical supplies.

See all Personal Protection medical supplies.

Emergency Medical Supplies - Save 60% and more on Disaster Relief and Disaster Prep medical supplies including First Aid Kits, Hygiene Supplies, and Emergency Water and Water Purification Equipment

Condition related medical supplies are also needed including Catheters, Incontinence, Ostomy Supplies and Diabetic Supplies.  Nothing is too specific.

The list of medical products needed does not end with just medical supplies.  Durable medical equipment  is also in short supply in Haiti.  For larger donations see Walkers, Canes, Crutches, Wheelchairs, Ramps, Heart Defibrillators and Bathroom Assists.

How can you help?  Join the thousands of people supporting the humanitarian efforts in Haiti by donating medical supplies to your local donation sites.  Your donation will not be in vain and no donation is too small.  Every bit will help. 

Thank you for being an Allegro customer.

Allegro’s Best Travel Products

Traveler Neck Pillow -  No more sore neck with this super soft, lightweight, easy-to-pack travel pillow.  Small enought to take wherever you go.  Removable cover for easy cleaning.  Another option is the Inflatable Neck Cushion.  And if you’re prone to headaches during travel, you’ll want to get the Headache Ice Pillo.

Silk Travel Pillow Cases – Perfect for covering the airline pillows (for all the reasons that you think you should), plus it feels nice and won’t muss your hairdo.

Eye Pillow with Ergo Beads- Made of breathable cotton lycra and filled with smooth ergoBeads, this eye pillow will spread a gentle soothing weight with a massaging affect around your eyes.  Can be chilled in the freezer first to provide cool relief.  

Folding Travel Cane - Strong and lightweight these folding canes adjust in height from 33″ to 37″. Beautiful maple handle.  Take it anywhere!  Choose from 5 sylish patterns to suit your personality.

Lightweight Portable Transport Wheelchair – Ultra lightweight – less than 14.5 lbs total – this chair collapses to fit in its own carry bag.  So small it fits into most airplane overhead containers.  Tool-free breakdown and assembly.  Super comfortabe.  Easily fits in your trunk.   Weight capacity = 250lbs.

Bed Rail Advantage Traveler – The most portable bed rail on the market, this handy travel aid pops right out of the box ready to use.  Sturdy.  Fits on either side of the bed.  Lets you independently pull yourself up  and safely get out of bed without aid.

SKWOOSH Traveler Travel Cushion- Long car ride or flight ahead? Get serious about rear end comfort with this patented pressure relief gel cushion.  Relieves the tingling, numbness and soreness in the lower back, legs and rear caused by long hours of traveling.  Weighs only 1/2 lb and folds to fit in your briefcase or carry-on.  Even better, check out the SKWOOSH Pro Traveler.  It has an upgraded internal structure and integrated handles to make it more convenient to cary or hang.  How about one for the office?

See all SKWOOSH Cushions.  They make great gifts!

Travel Size Sonic Boom Alarm with Bed Shaker – Need I say more?

Airline Comfort Set - As seen on the Today Show, in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today this is the perfect travel set for long air routes, trains, buses or cars.  Includes a silk blanket, pillowcase and eye shade that all roll into a 12″ bag.  Weighs less than a pound. 

DreamSack- Protect yourself from germs on hotel bedding and the harsh detergents and chemicals used in hotel laundries.  This “original opening” Dreamsack opens on the side and has a full sized silk pouch for your pillow.  Super lightweight and machine/hand washable.  Air dries quickly.  The perfect gift for the travelers in your life.  Sleeping double?  Get the Double DreamSack.

See all Dream Sack Products

iZap Portable Toothbrush Sanitizer - Sanitize your toothbrush wherever you go with the iZap.  Eliminates 99.9% of the germs and bacteria on your toothbrush.  Great for travel, dorm rooms, gym bags, the office, hotels or home.   Uses 2 AAA batteries.  Lifetime bulb.

See all VioLight Sanitizers

 Cartdesk – A virtual office anywhere you can find a chair.  Featured on NBC Today and endorsed by American Airlines as one of the top travel products, this instant office not only transports your business travel bag, but quickly transforms into a fully functioning desk in seconds. 

Revitaleg Portable Leg Massager – Enjoy the benefits of a pneumatic compression massage anywhere.  Especially great for long distance travel to help avoid leg cramps.  Free shipping!

Deluxe Swivel Seat Cushion – Great for elderly, the injured, those with mobility issues, or wheelchair users to help prevent back and hip strain when getting in and out of the car.  Just sit and swivel.  15″ in diameter.  360 degree turns.  Weight capacity 300lbs.

Car Caddie Helping Hand – Offers a helping hand for getting out of cars, trucks or vans.  Great for young and old.  Easy to install, non-permanent.

Handybar 3-in-1 Car Aid -  This is one of our most popular products.  It offers support for getting in and out of the car, plus it is a seat belt cutter and a side window breaker in the unfortunate event that you need to immediately escape the car.  Every car should have one.  Makes a great stocking stuffer or holiday gift.

Folding Shower Chair with Back – For travel or easy storage, this shower chair quickly and easily folds up when not in use.  Weighs 6 1/2 lbs.  Holds up to 250 lbs.  Will not rust.  Use in the tub or shower.

Zephyr Travel Hearing Aid Dryer - The new standard in moisture absorption for maximum hearing aid drying effectiveness.  Small size for taking on the road.  Automatically shuts off after 8 hours.  Includes a disposable Dry-Brik desiccant which also absorbs odors.  Accomodates all kinds of hearing instruments.

Portable Roll-A-Ramp Wheelchair Ramp – The perfect travel ramp.  Super lightweight.  Rolls up and fits inside the trunk of compact cars.  Disassembles in seconds for easy transport.

See all Ramps

And that’s not all, folks.  See All Travel Aids including the Grayson Reusable Bedpads, Coccyx Cushion and Harmonie Disposable Underpads.

Worried about contracting the H1N1 Swine Flu?  See our H1N1  Swine Flu Protection Products.  You might want to carry a mask if you travel a lot, and be sure to stock up on hand sanitizer.

That aside, we wish you a fantastic holiday season and safe travels!  Thanks for your business.  We appreciate it.

If you have a friend or loved one with decreased mobility, let them know about these products and share our fabulous discounts & promotions. 

Preparing for house guests?  It’s nice to have a walker, cane, rollator or transport wheelchair on hand if you have elderly visitors, especially over the holidays.

Allegro’s BEST

Cane, Crutch, Walker, Rollator, Transport Wheelchairs, Scooter & Knee Walker

Offset Cane with Strap – If you’re 4’4″ to 6’4″ and under 250 lbs, this is your cane.  Great grip and stability.

Quick Change Crutches – Trade in your heavy old wooden crutches and get moving with a pair of these lightweight aluminum beauties.  Quick, push button height adjustment.

Lightweight Forearm Crutches - One-piece molded cuff and hand grip for maximum safety & comfort.  Cool colors.

Dual Release Adult Walker - Quiet operation, wide, deep frame.  Lightweight aluminum.  Large number of height adjustments.  Terrific value.

Aluminum Rollator with 6″ Wheels- Ideal for indoor or outdoor use, this rolling walker is a terrific mobility aid for people with limited hand function.  A special lock protects fingers from “snapback” injuries when the brake is released.  Comes with a basket that can be mounted underneath or in front.  Large 12″ x 12″ padded seat. Removable backrest.  One handed folding.  Wt. Capacity 300 lbs.  Lifetime warranty.

Strolleasy Lightweight Portable Transport Wheelchair - Perfect for all activities, especially travel.  Ultralight, this travel wheelchair weighs under 15 lbs. Folds up in 3 easy steps (no tools) and stores in its own carry bag with shoulder strap.  Fits into most airplane overhead containers and easily into car trunks.  Yeah!  Brakes are foot operated by the caregiver.

Expedition 12″ Rear Wheel Transport Chair - Safe and comfy transport, this folding transport chair comes standard with fixed fully-padded arms, a fold-down back and swingaway footrests.  Attendant-operated wheel locks.  For users up to 250 lbs.

 Ableware Wheelchair Cup Holder - Hands-free drink holder.  What’s not to love?  Holds a cup, glass, can or bottle.  Also works on bed rails and other tubular frames.  Easy to position.

Phantom 3-Wheel Scooter - Previously known as the Stringray, this super affordable scooter is LOADED.  On board battery charger, flip back adjustable width arms, sleek stylish design.  Super reliable and easy to use in the house or outside.   Disassembles in 5 lightweight pieces.  Fits in most car trunks so you can take it anywhere. Max speed 4 mph – up to 15 miles per charge.  Order today for delivery at your home!

Knee Walker with Fixed Wheels - A great new alternative to standard crutches.  Especially designed for those with a below-knee injury.  Great for foot surgery recovery.  Just put your knee of the injured leg on the knee pad and propel the knee walker around with your good leg.  To steer, take a step with the good leg while gently lifting the handle and turning in the direction you want to go.  Comes with brakes which can be adjusted for right or left handed use.

See all Canes

See all Crutches

See all Walkers & Rollators

See all Wheelchairs

See all Wheelchair Accessories

Thanks for your business and your referrals.  It means a lot.