WellAble - Equipment

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

🪻Spring into Movement🪻

Today we will look at the final walking stick handle style that we stock at WellAble.

🫳🏾 Fischer Handle Walking Sticks 🫳🏾

Also known as Ergonomic Walking Sticks, they have moulded handles to fit the contours of the hand. Fischer handles have been specially designed to evenly distribute pressure across the hand. They can be a comfortable option for those with arthritis or pain in the hands or those with reduced grip strength.

They are easily height adjustable with a range of 76cm to a maximum of 102cm (depending on brand). Available in black and come as left or right handed options.

✨ Check out our range in store or on our WellAble website ✨
https://www.well-able.org.nz/category/207291

07/10/2026

🪻Spring into Movement🪻

Today we will continue looking into different types of non- folding walking sticks. Here is another popular and traditional style.

Crook Neck Walking Sticks
◆ Have a curved handle that allow for multiple hand placements
◆ Easy to hang over your arm or a chair or doorknob
◆ Soft foam grip for comfort
◆ Adjustable from 78cm to 101cm
◆ Available in black
◆ May be less stable as the hand placement is slightly behind the main shank of the cane
✨ Check out our range in store or on our WellAble website ✨
https://www.well-able.org.nz/category/207291

04/10/2026

🪻Spring into Movement🪻

Continuing with our series on getting out and about in Spring, here's a look at a different style of fixed walking stick.

🦢 Swan Neck Walking Sticks 🦢

◆ Have a angled shape that centers the handle directly over the rubber tip
◆ The shape increases stability and reduces wrist pressure
◆ Soft foam grip for comfort
◆ Adjustable from 78cm to 102cm
◆ Available in black, bronze or leopard colours

✨ Check out our range in store or on our WellAble website ✨
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30/09/2026

🪻 Spring into Movement🪻

Continuing on with our deep dive into walking sticks, here's a look at fixed walking sticks.

If having a walking stick that folds is not a priority, consider fixed walking sticks. These come in a range of shapes and handle styles, and we will start today by looking at T-handle options.

T-handle Fixed Walking Sticks
Pros
◆ Available in a variety of colours and patterns
◆ Adjustable to a wider range of heights than folding sticks. Heights range from 74cm minimum to 100cm maximum, perfect if you need a shorter or taller walking stick.
◆ Increased stability and durability as they have no joints or moving parts.

Cons
◆ Not foldable for storage in bags.

✨ Check out our range in store or on our WellAble website ✨
https://www.well-able.org.nz/category/207291

28/09/2026

🪻Spring into Movement🪻

Welcome back to our Spring series!

Today, we are continuing our guide on walking sticks, which come in a wide range of different styles, shapes, and heights.
The first thing to consider may be whether you are looking for a foldable versus fixed option.

Foldable walking sticks

Pros
◆ Highly portable: They fold down into three or four sections, making them easy to pack into a backpack, handbag, or airplane carry-on.
◆ Available in a wide range of colours and patterns
◆ Adjustable heights: Most are available in a standard height range of 82-84cm minimum to 92-95cm maximum. WellAble also stock the Cubro Lifestyle range that has a lower height range of 75cm to 86cm.

Cons
◆ The folding mechanism can be difficult to use for those with lowered hand strength and/or dexterity.
◆ Available only as a T-handle option which may not be the preferred handle type for all.

✨ Check out our range in store or on our WellAble website ✨
https://www.well-able.org.nz/category/207291

22/09/2026

🪻Spring into Movement🪻

Welcome to our new WellAble Spring series!

With the changeable weather in Spring, now is a great time for building your confidence for walking indoors and out.

We will start the series with some posts on Walking Sticks. These walking aids can improve balance, reduce joint stress, and helps with mobility.

✨If you have a walking stick already, Spring is the perfect time to come in to the WellAble Centre for us to check that the ferrule (rubber tip) is in good working order. ✨

26/08/2026

❄️A WellAble Winter❄️

With Spring on it's way, we have reached our final post for our winter series on keeping warm, dry and active.

🧤IMAK Compression Arthritis Gloves✋🏾

IMAK Compression Arthritis gloves are designed to help relieve aches, pains, and stiffness associated with arthritis of the hands. They are the only gloves on the market to have earned the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use commendation.

The unique design provides mild compression for warmth and increased circulation, which ultimately reduces pain and promotes healing. They are also useful for fibromyalgia and overuse conditions.

These gloves are made of soft, breathable cotton material, meaning they are comfortable enough to wear all day and night. The open fingertips allow you complete freedom to feel, touch and grip, so you can perform daily tasks without issue. The Active Compression Glove option has anti-slip dots on the fingers and palm to provide an excellent grip.

✨Come into the WellAble centre to have a look or check them out on our website✨

24/08/2026

❄️A WellAble Winter❄️

This brings us to the final week of our series on keeping warm, dry and active in the winter.

🏃🏾Pedal Exercisers🦿

Stuck inside due to bad weather? Here's a handy piece of equipment to enhance your circulation and to strengthen your legs, arms and hands.

Exercise comfortably, sitting on your regular chair or couch with this easy-to-use exerciser. They can be placed under a table or desk when exercising the legs or on top of a table for arm exercises.

They come equipped with a pedometer to track your distance and an adjustable resistance dial for gentle or stronger workouts.
The fold down function makes it super easy to store when not in use.

This exerciser is also ideal for use following knee surgery, providing an effective solution for rehabilitation.

✨Check these out on our website or at our centre✨

https://www.well-able.org.nz/product/2599862

19/08/2026

❄️A WellAble Winter❄️

Continuing on the series on keeping warm, dry and active this winter, here's another super popular product that we stock here at WellAble.

🛏️ Waterproof Bed Pads 😴

Peace of mind:

Keep your bed dry with our range of waterproof bed pads. These pads (also known as Kylies) are super absorbent and can hold up to 2 litres.

Easy change:

The Brolly Sheet range has a soft cotton top which allows them to be placed over bed sheets, so no need to strip all the bedding in the middle of the night.

Easy care:

Avoid the winter laundry woes- these pads are machine washable (cold/warm) and can be tumble dried (low).

Plenty of options:

Brolly sheets come in a range of colours, sizes and styles. The original style comes with wings to help prevent them slipping. There is also the option of bed pads without wings, a super useful multipurpose pad for more than just the bed.

✨ Check out our range on our website or here at our centre ✨