Enjoy the freedom to choose your own home with

AssiStep

the walker for stairs

Many people who suffer from mobility issues due to old age or a disorder have difficulties walking the stairs in their own home.

At some point they will face the question whether to

• move into a bungalow or
• a care home or
• to rebuild their home in accordance to their needs.

Most people prefer staying in their own home, which they have been living in most of their life. And rebuilding or moving can become very costly.

With the walker for stairs AssiStep you now have the freedom to choose staying in your own home at an affordable price and benefit from being independent in your own home.

Walker for stairs for people with limited mobility

In the US alone, there are more than

1 million injuries on stairs

each year according to a study in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. The Census Bureau explains that about fifty percent of the US American homes contain stairs. 

The average costs of the non-fatal stair injuries

add up to

$ 92 billion per year.

AssiStep was developed to make sure that people with reduced mobility and who already use other types of mobility aids can be more independent and safe – while still being able to live in their own home and without needing outside help. After all, the majority of people want to do as much as they can themselves without needing help from their families, friends or care takers.

“The AssiStep is our contribution to shape a society that is more active and safe.” AssiTech AS

Who benefits from using the AssiStep?

The people who benefit from using the AssiStep not just as a safety device but also as a training device and a gait trainer are elderly people and people with certain ailments such as:

The AssiStep is also used by health professionals such as occupational therapists as well as physio therapists throughout Norway in both rehab centers and other institutions in order to train walking the stairs in a safe and supportive manner together with patients.

The AssiStep stair walker functions as a very good safety precaution for the patient but nonetheless also for the therapist. Not only is it used in stroke rehabilitation but also in gait rehabilitation to build up the gait function faster.

How does the walker for stairs work?

The AssiStep comes with a patented locking mechanism and consists of a handrail which is mounted along the wall as well as a handle which then is located in front of the user.

The user moves the handle along the railing for the needed support and safety. The stair walker can be used with different grips both on the handle or with one hand on the handle and one hand on the railing.

In accordance to the users’ personal preference, the user can adjust the positioning of the hands.

Possible ergonomic grips:

• one hand
• combination of handrail and handle
• use the vertical part of the handle

THE mechanical alternative to a stair lift

Staying active and in motion counteracts illnesses and an array of health issues as well as reduces the risk of falling.

The AssiStep is a budget-friendly alternative to a stair lift for those who are still able to use the stairs but need more support.

The installation can be carried out on short notice, seeing as no building permissions are required and the delivery and assembly times are short.

The old railing is replaced by the walker for stairs but can be kept if requested. There is, however, no need for it as the AssiStep comes with a high-quality handrail included.

Advantages of the AssiStep: