Guide to support when climbing stairs

Whether due to increasing age or due to an illness – sooner or later, most people have difficulties with climbing stairs. That’s why we have written the guide on the topic of support for climbing stairs. This will help you to be able to use your stairs safely and independently.

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Do I need assistance with climbing stairs?

Many older people surely ask themselves this question, as their walking function slowly but surely declines.

There are a variety of illnesses that can make you feel unsure when climbing stairs.

Do you suffer from:

  • reduced vision and hearing
  • Fear of falling due to previous falls
  • Balance disorders or dizziness
  • Muscle weakness/lack of strength
  • Gait insecurity
  • lack of exercise
  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (osteoporosis, arthritis, disc degeneration, etc.)
  • Joint pain
  • Neurological diseases (Multiple sclerosis, Epilepsy, Infantile cerebral palsy, Polyneuropathy, Parkinson’s, Stroke etc.)
  • If you take medication that affects your balance, you will most likely need assistance when climbing stairs.
  • Another sign may be if you use mobility aids such as rollators or walkers on level ground – then the question can also be answered with a clear “Yes”.

If you take medication that affects your balance, you will most likely need assistance when climbing stairs.

Another sign may be if you use mobility aids such as rollators or walkers on level ground – then the question can also be answered with a clear “Yes”.

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How safe is my staircase?

Stair safety is often significantly underestimated – especially in one’s own home. It is therefore important to make the stairs safe and to always use them consciously.

So pay attention to:

  • Levels underground
  • Non-slip surface
  • Use of appropriate mobility aids
  • carpet edges
  • (loose) cable
  • Dry ground
  • Solid footwear
  • Objects on the stairs/on the floor.

Regardless of age, one should always climb stairs with concentration, mindfulness, and calmness. Make sure to always use the handrail.

  1. In your own home, be careful not to leave objects on the stairs. Use sturdy and slip-resistant footwear that provides you with the necessary grip – even at home.
  2. Make sure you have a clear view and do not walk on the stairs while they are fully packed.
  3. Lastly, be careful not to wear loose clothing that could potentially cause you to slip or get caught on the railing, leading to a loss of balance.
  4. Handrail: Make sure that a handrail is present, if possible even on both sides.
  5. Step markings: There is the possibility to mark the stairs steps with high-contrast floor stripes.
  6. Lighting: Make sure that the stairs are well lit and that no shadows are cast, and the steps are clearly visible. Light switches should be positioned so that they are easily accessible.
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What kind of support is available for climbing stairs?

The stairs are the place in the house where the risk of falling is highest. Approximately 600,000 people in Germany are injured annually by falls on stairs, which often leads to serious fractures.
The stair climbing aid TOPRO Step, developed in Norway, is a kind of “support for climbing stairs” that serves as fall protection.

TOPRO Step is not a replacement for stairlifts, but a simpler, cheaper, and more active alternative. TOPRO Step serves as support for climbing stairs for those who need assistance with stair climbing.

The support for climbing stairs TOPRO Step is a brand new product that simplifies and makes climbing stairs safer. TOPRO Step offers you a firm and solid grip that moves along an innovative and patented railing system.

The railing system consists of stainless steel and anodized aluminum, providing all users with support and stability, whether as a handrail or as a grip in front of ypou.

5 main advantages of the TOPRO Step compared to stairlifts

  1. Promotes your health by staying active.
  2. Reliable system and low service requirements, as it is a simple and mechanical solution.
  3. Can be installed on both straight and curved stairs.
  4. Aesthetically appealing with its award-winning Scandinavian design.
  5. Affordable compared to stairlifts.

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