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Difficulty climbing stairs?

Do you have such difficulty climbing stairs? Or do you find that getting up and down the stairs gets harder and harder? You’re certainly not alone. Climbing stairs regularly can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are several ways to make climbing stairs a little easier again. It’s important to take good care of yourself and ask for help when needed. After all, climbing stairs may seem like a simple act, but for some people it can be very challenging.

Types of stairlifts: Which is best for your home?

For people with mobility problems, stairs can become an obstacle that makes daily life difficult. In many cases, a stairlift offers the perfect solution to keep your home accessible. But which type of stairlift best suits your situation? There are several types of stairlifts, each tailored to specific stairs and needs. In this article, we will discuss the different options and how you can make the best choice.

Tips and advice for shortness of breath when climbing stairs

Short of breath when climbing stairs? You’re not the only one. For many people, climbing stairs is an intense effort that makes breathing difficult and sometimes leads to literally ‘gasping for breath’. Climbing stairs demands a lot from the body, especially the lungs, heart and muscles, while gravity and difference in height pose an additional challenge. We are happy to tell you more about the causes, symptoms, and what you can do to reduce shortness of breath.

Why don’t you have strength in your legs when climbing stairs, and how can you fix this?

Lack of strength in your legs when climbing stairs can be a frustrating experience. Many people, especially elderly, experience tired or heavy legs while climbing stairs. This can eventually lead to pain in the legs during stair climbing and, in severe cases, to a feeling of buckling legs. In this blog, we will not only describe the symptoms and causes but also provide solutions to help regain leg strength, making stair climbing achievable again.

How to deal with knee pain when climbing stairs

Knee pain when climbing stairs can be a frustrating issue that impacts daily activities, making even the simplest tasks uncomfortable. This pain can have several causes. Fortunately, there are effective ways to deal with this pain, helping make climbing stairs less stressful. What are the common causes and symptoms of knee pain as well as possible treatments? We are happy to share information and tips to prevent pain and keep your knees healthy.

Re-imagining the stairlift

No major developments have been made in the stairlift industry over the past four decades. Each rail is made of steel and custom-produced for each individual staircase causing high costs, extensive waste and prolonged delivery periods. Dennis Vroegindeweij, the founder of the UP Stairlift produced by DeVi-Stairlifts, believed the traditional stairlift industry held room for improvement.

From wheelbarrow to stairlift...

The plan to set up his own stairlift business had always been there, but it’s not something that can be accomplished instantaneously. You have to lay the groundwork first.

A trip down memory lane by Dennis Vroegindeweij, the inventor of the UP Stairlift, and our story so far…

Why don’t you have strength in your legs when climbing stairs, and how can you fix this?

How to deal with knee pain when climbing stairs

Re-imagining the stairlift

From wheelbarrow to stairlift...

The plan to set up his own stairlift business had always been there, but it’s not something that can be accomplished instantaneously. You have to lay the groundwork first. A trip down memory lane by Dennis Vroegindeweij, the inventor of the UP Stairlift, and our story so far…

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Difficulty climbing stairs?

Types of stairlifts: Which is best for your home?

Tips and advice for shortness of breath when climbing stairs

Why don’t you have strength in your legs when climbing stairs, and how can you fix this?

How to deal with knee pain when climbing stairs

Re-imagining the stairlift

From wheelbarrow to stairlift...

Why don’t you have strength in your legs when climbing stairs, and how can you fix this?

How to deal with knee pain when climbing stairs

Re-imagining the stairlift

From wheelbarrow to stairlift...

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