Everyone here at O’Sullivans Mobility are delighted to announce that we are an official supplier of the Flexyfoot range of mobility aids.

So what exactly is Flexyfoot? Flexyfoot is the future for anyone who needs a walking stick, walking cane or crutches to get around. Flexyfoot is designed to replace the old-fashioned ‘ferrule’.

You may not even have heard of ‘ferrules’ before? Not many people have – it’s sometimes referred to as a tip, cap or rubber stopper and is the brass or rubber bit that covers the bottom of your walking stick or cane.

Flexyfoot can transform your walking aids as it’s shock absorbing and increases grip and more importantly it significantly eases aches and pains.

The benefits of Flexyfoot

With traditional walking aids, tackling uneven ground is a frightening experience; there’s the fear of falling but by switching to Flexyfoot ferrules, you can confidently enjoy a more stable walking experience. Flexyfoot’s patented design works like the suspension system on a 4×4. The flexible bellows absorb shock each time your stick touches the ground so your step is completely cushioned.

 

Flexyfoot provides 50% more grip, which ensures a level of user confidence. Even when it’s wet out or by the side of swimming pool, the anti-slip foot leaves you safe in the knowledge that your walking aid will not fail you.

Flexyfoot provides improved grip and stability on all terrains, particularly slippery and uneven surfaces. Even better than that, the tread of the ferrule can independently rotate through 360°, so full ground contact is still maintained if you have to twist or turn around. The flexible bellows mean your stick will work at any angle while the Flexyfoot rubber tip is always in full contact with the floor.

Relieves pain

One of the core benefits of Flexyfoot is its ability to relieve pain normally associated with using walking aids. Over a prolonged period of time, traditional ferrules can cause excruciating and debilitating pain in the arms, shoulders, wrists, elbows, back and neck.

Flexyfoot’s innovative spring design corrects the body’s walking position by creating suspension for the walking aid, acting as a shock absorber, in the same way the suspension on a bike or car works.

Studies have shown that your wrist receives from one to more than three times your body weight with crutches, a load the upper body was never designed to sustain. Spring loaded or shock absorbing crutches or ferrules can reduce peak handle load by 24% when compared to standard crutches. This means less strain on joints, which in turn could reduce the risk of added complications associated with longer-term crutch use.

 

With our headquarters in Cork, we are Ireland’s leading provider of high quality and affordable mobility aids, home diagnostic kits and PosturePlast. With the help of our unique delivery service we are able to supply all 32 counties the very next day after you place your order. So if you are in Dublin, Mayo, Donegal or Limerick… we’ve got you covered. You can check out our main store at http://www.osullivansaids.ie or give us a call at anytime to (025)24656.