Driving with a Broken Leg
‘I broke my leg mountain biking. The car gave me the freedom and independence needed for my rehab.’ When Sam Arundel ended up with a badly broken leg, a chance discussion with an OT friend put him on route to...read more »
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Shiny new additions to the Freedom Mobility fleet
Over the past 6 to 12 months our operations team has been hard at work, making room for an influx of new vehicles. It’s all part of our commitment not just to having the highest standards of safety, reliability and…
Exploring New Zealand in Autumn: A Wheelchair Road Trip Adventure
Travelling through New Zealand is a dream for many, but doing it in a wheelchair can seem daunting. Enter Ben from Adapt to Perform, a recent customer of Freedom Mobility, who, along with his partner, embarked on an incredible journey…
Injured? Why one of our hand control cars is a better option for you and for ACC
You might have seen this recent article on how much ACC is spending on taxis for injured people, and how many users get let down by ‘no-shows’ and other problems. It’s a dreadful shame, most especially because it doesn’t have...read more »
When treatments go wrong: helping one of our own with recovery
At Freedom Mobility we’re used to helping others regain their independence after injury. But when our South Island superhero Ange became the victim of medical misadventure, she experienced first-hand all the pain and restrictions that threaten that independence. Polymyalgia rheumatica...read more »
It’s Broken-leg-recovery time. Here’s how to get through it
Recovering at home with a broken-leg Whether you’re got a leg fracture or a badly broken leg, you’ll be living with a cast for some time. How much time? Broken leg recovery can vary for a number of reasons: the...read more »
Achilles Injury, Broken Leg or Ankle Fracture – 3 Tips For Coping
An achilles injury, broken leg or ankle fracture that puts you in plaster for a couple of months can be frustrating! Small things you took for granted can become logistical nightmares. Sorting your day can be like planning a military manoeuvre. Here are…
How Can I Live My Life With A Leg Injury?
Debbie rang us after finding Freedom Mobility with a desperate Google search for “How can I live my life with a leg injury?” Debbie has a ruptured Achilles injury and was trying to cope with 3 children’s school runs, shopping and…
The Diary Of My Broken Leg: A New Zealander’s Experience
Fracturing my right ankle had a huge effect on the way I lived my everyday life. Here is a diary of the way my recovery unfolded: I was walking down our stairs at home when I slipped on the last…
