Stair climbing device – ultimate guide
Without good support, stairs can be scary and dangerous. In this article we will look at TOPRO Step, the stair climbing device, and show how it can give you or your loved ones back quality of life.
Who doesn’t think about inventing something or starting their own company. Most people just leave it at the thought. However, if one has the motivation and perseverance, these dreams can become reality.
The three students Halvor Wold, Ingrid Lonar, and Eirik Medbø studied engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
“It was an absolute coincidence, as we did not know each other before. We came across a report on how many people die from falling down stairs. All three of us had grandparents who had difficulties on stairs. To cut a long story short, the conversation about there being 30,000 injuries from stair falls each year led us to think about developing a product to address this problem,” says Halvor Wold, originally from Troms in Northern Norway.
They agreed to continue working on it and eagerly began developing prototypes to make stair climbing easier. By 2014, the project had progressed to the point where the trio was seeking external investors.
“We have collected enough money to start production, and after some time Hepro included us in their portfolio,” says Wold, explaining that in the process the principle of trial and error was applied.
After about five or six prototypes, we felt that we had a product that had achieved the goal.
The product they developed is called TOPRO Step and is now available throughout Norway. All produced by those who wanted to become engineers.
The stair climbing device TOPRO Step is easy to use and only requires the installation of a rail system along the stairs.
“We have seen that the TOPRO Step stair climbing device is a contribution to enable more people to live at home longer and that the stair climbing device is effective in preventing stair falls. The system is easy to use. One pushes a handle step by step on the way up or down, and the handle locks in place through the braking mechanism. Throughout the stairs, the user has full control and if one loses balance, there is always something to hold on to,” explains Halvor Wold about the product they have developed themselves.
The Aure Nursing Home is the first facility in Møre og Romsdal to have installed this system.
The inauguration of the TOPRO Step stair climbing device took place last Wednesday after the stair climbing device was installed in place.
“The TOPRO Step stair climbing device enables activity while contributing to the maintenance of the individual’s functional level,” explains entrepreneur Halvor Wold on the phone from Trondheim.
Anyone in Norway who is eligible for such assistance can apply for it through their local NAV Assistive Technology Center or contact an occupational therapist or physiotherapist.
“The stair climbing device is available throughout Norway. It costs about 25,000 kroner, but those who need it get it paid for,” says Wold, who also says that now four people are living off it.”
“We develop and produce, while Hepro takes care of distribution. We recently introduced our product in the Netherlands and Sweden, and we have great confidence in the TOPRO Step stair climber. We were very well received at the Aure nursing home, the first in Møre og Romsdal,” says Wold, who also admits that things have not always been easy since the idea was developed in a student apartment in 2012.”
One can easily lose motivation when things don’t go as planned, but together we persevered and feel as if we are now reaping the rewards of our work. We are very proud of our product and what we have achieved.
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To carry out an on-site inspection and receive a quote, make an appointment with us. Once you have accepted the quote, we will carry out the installation, which usually only takes a few hours.
TOPRO Step is TÜV-tested and certified and meets all functional and safety requirements.
TOPRO Step is designed so that it can be easily adapted to your staircase. It can be installed on straight stairs, curved stairs and stairs with a landing.
Ask your health insurance company about the possibility of cost coverage or possible subsidies. Please note that these options are country-specific and individual.
TOPRO Step means TOPRO quality. When you buy a TOPRO Step, you receive a guarantee of up to 5 years.
We measure success by satisfied customers, which is our top priority. We already have over 4,000 satisfied users throughout Europe.
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TOPRO Step
Without good support, stairs can be scary and dangerous. In this article we will look at TOPRO Step, the stair climbing device, and show how it can give you or your loved ones back quality of life.
Do you need additional support when climbing stairs? Get to know the unique TOPRO Step stair grab bar that offers you safety and support. The TOPRO Step stairgrip consists of a modern and discreet grab rail coupled with a unique, first-class stainless steel handrail system.
When parents grow old, adult children often find themselves in a situation in which they have to deal with many difficult decisions and questions. Many people shy away from discussing these issues with their parents and ultimately making the right decisions. Children are often afraid that their parents will not want to acknowledge their own ageing.
The stair climbing aid has now been installed at the Lamarktunet rehabilitation and retirement center for a one-year trial period. Torstein Lien is 91 years old and now somewhat unsteady on his feet. But now he has the opportunity to practise climbing stairs independently. (This is a translation based on an article by Trond K. Johansen, originally published in Bladet Vesterålen on July 11, 2018)
The topic of stair safety and the TOPRO Step stair climbing aid. Tommy Jørdal holds on to the handle of the TOPRO Step and pushes himself forward with the help of the handle. Tommy Jørdal feels completely safe and can now finally climb the stairs at home again – without any help from others.
In Norway, around 50 people die every year from falling down stairs. In addition, around 30,000 people require medical assistance after a hip fracture or other injury. These were the hard facts faced by students at the NTNU School of Entrepreneurship (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) in 2012 and 2013. Halvor Wold and his fellow students spent a week studying the subject of falling down stairs and were struck by the extent of it.
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