I work mainly with children, but I had a great interaction with a family just the other day.
A grandmother had come in for an appointment for her grandson and noticed the Ta-Da Chair at our reception.
“What is that?” she asked, pointing towards the chair.
I replied “This is a Ta-Da Chair. Have a look at this” and promptly demonstrated how easily it can fold up, be used as a walking support and, with a simple release of a catch, turn back into a tripod chair.
Turns out, she was looking for something to assist her when it came to walking to her grandson's soccer matches, and something else for her to sit on while she was there.
This chair was the perfect opportunity to fulfill both roles; support while walking and a convenient chair when we get to our destination.
As a chiropractor, I recognise two things that are important in maintaining our health as we age: keeping mobile, and maintaining active social engagements.
With keeping mobile there are important aspects behind this in the form of strength and balance. In the general population, after the age of 50, our strength and ability to balance starts to decline.
Chiropractors work with improving motion and strength, but sometimes having that additional support – such as a third point of contact while walking, which the Ta-Da chair provides - can help reduce our risk of falling.
As for the social side of health, many in the older population are often hesitant to participate in events when they are unsure if there will be a place to have a seat or rest once they are there. Again, the Ta-Da Chair offers a solution for this.
If you think a chair that converts into a walking aide could help you, head over and have a try.
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Dr Christian Fludder (Chiropractor, Kairos Chiropractic) - B.Chiro.Sc., M.Chiropractic, DACCP
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Your Time Magazine Brisbane - August 2024
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Ta-da Chairs AUS/NZ Stockists:
QLD
- Bardon Pharmacy - 3/62 MacGregor Terrace, Bardon QLD 4065 | 07 3876 6188
- Civic Fair Pharmacy- 280 Newnham Rd, Wishart QLD 4122 | 07 3343 8061
- healthSAVE Everton Park Pharmacy - 729 Stafford Rd, Everton Park QLD 4053 | 07 3355 3408
- Indooroopilly Pharmacy - 11 Musgrave Road Indooroopilly QLD 4068 | 0450 534 134
- JA2 Concept - U4/579 Kessels Rd, Macgregor QLD 4109 | 07 3277 9086
- Kairos Chiropractic - 2A/1 Belmore Dr, Rochedale South QLD 4123 | 0422 241 685
- Kenmore Central Chempro Chemist - Shop 5, 2081 Moggill Road, Kenmore QLD 4069 | 07 3130 4618
- Pain Free Physiotherapy - 10/397 Hellawell Road, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109 | 1800 115 995
- Priceline Pharmacy Runaway Bay - Shop FS08A, Runaway Bay Shopping Village, Runaway Bay QLD 4216 | 07 5537 3900
- Super Pharmacy Plus - 621 Stafford Road, STAFFORD, QLD 4053 | 07 3355 3052
VIC
- AbleMe - 5 Nicholson St, Bentleigh VIC 3204 | 03 9557 9038
WA
- AC Mobility - 5 Boulder Rd Malaga 6090 | 08 9209 1777
- Hamilton - 20 Palmerston Street, Hamilton 3204
- Papamoa - 520 Gloucester Road, Papamoa 3118
- Hastings - 345 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings 4122
- Lower Hutt - 166 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010