(NAPSA)—Inspired by their own family members, two industrial designers set out to advance a product that has seenlittle innovation sinceits use in hospi- tals in World WarII. What they achieved is the rein- | vention of the walker, the y Motivo Tour. VA | The Motivo Tour features revolutionary technology that provides users __ greater independence fora ManyAmericanshave discovered a new assistive device moreactivelife, and a sense that lets them walk with comfort, safety and dignity. of pride and dignity. The Tour’s patented design allows along with Jeremy Knopow, founded users to walk inside and upright as Motivo, bringing together over 40 years opposed to behind it and hunchedover. of product design and development experience. This creates less fatigue, better posture and greater stability—and the inside “We wanted our parents, and anyone position puts the user much closer to else who needsa little extra help getting cabinets, drawers, shelves and counters around, to have a better option,” said without having to reach over their walker. Beyond the ergonomic benefits, the Tour includes first-in-class convenience features like an innovative stow-away paddedseat, an easily accessible storage compartment that does not have to be emptied or removed when folded for transport, multiple cup holders and a Knopow. “One that gives them greater independence and didn’t make them feel like a medical patient.” In addition to being loaded with The contemporary design and automotive-inspired styling leave behind the stigmatizing, cold medical look that’s associated with traditional walkers. A rich color palette and interchangeable graphics packagesallow you to make the Tour your own—something never before seen in the world of mobility aids. “The Tour was inspired by our parents and grandparents, who struggled with the decades-old design of existing time they fold their walker, as with tra- convenienttray. walkers,” said Jennifer Harris, who, convenience features, the Tour is made of lightweight and ultradurable materials for superior quality. It folds compactly for easy travel, and the integrated storage compartment meansusers wort have to remove their belongings every ditional wheeled walkers. “The best reward will be seeing peo- ple who, despite needing a walker, feel good about using the Tour becauseit makes their lives easier, safer and more independent,’ said Harris. Manufactured and designed in the US.A., the Motivo Touris now available for purchase at Motivo’s website, www.motivolife.com, and at select home medical device dealers across the country.
