Entering and exiting the shower or bath area can pose a formidable obstacle to some of my more debilitated customers. I occasionally will offer a more effective solution to situations which warrant an increased degree of stability at the entrance point to the shower - especially when the individual must step over an elevated threshold to access the shower. I sometimes suggest vertical grab rails placed both just inside and just outside the shower at the point of entry and/or exit if this is possible. This allows the individual to securely stabilize himself or herself with both upper extremities as opposed to using one hand to grasp the the grab bar and the other to hold onto what is often an unstable assistive device such as a walker on a slippery tiled floor. This additional grab bar not only greatly enhances stability but also allows the individual to reduce weight bearing on an affected limb if neccessary. Customers are sometimes resistant to this solution but it is nonetheless extremely effective and one which I strongly recommend for situations which require a higher degree of assistance at the shower.
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