Archive for the ‘Medical Equipment’ Category

Crutches or Knee Walker? How to Know Which Type of Mobility Equipment Is Needed

Have an upcoming knee or foot surgery and concerned about being able to get around while you recover? Is your senior loved one showing signs of needing a little extra support when walking or recently took a nasty fall? Did your teenager break her leg in gymnastics? There are many options of mobility equipment on […]

Posted on: July 10th, 2015 by Francis Sheehy in Medical Equipment | 3 Comments

Why Should You Buy a Lift Chair From Liberty Oxygen?

Why purchase a lift chair from Liberty Oxygen instead of a furniture store? It’s simple really. The lift chairs sold in furniture stores start out as a recliner and the motor is added to the recliner after the fact. A lift chair sold in a medical supply company, such as Liberty Oxygen & Medical Equipment, […]

Posted on: May 21st, 2015 by Francis Sheehy in General, Medical Equipment | No Comments

Best Selling CPAP Masks

With conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and congestive heart failure on the rise, we at Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment are seeing the CPAP mask manufacturers competing for this growing market. Manufacturers like Phillips Respironics and Fisher and Paykel are creating better masks for a more comfortable night’s sleep, and as a result, new […]

Posted on: April 27th, 2015 by Francis Sheehy in CPAP, Medical Equipment | 1 Comment

Easy Ways to Put on Compression Stockings

Compression therapy is a very common type of treatment used to treat various conditions. Some of the most common are: chronic venous disease varicose veins aftercare following surgery venous issues during pregnancy. Chronic venous insufficiency Deep vein thrombosis Post-thrombotic syndrome Severe edema Venous ulcer Lymphedema Orthostatic hypotension Compression therapy is most commonly used on the […]

Posted on: February 28th, 2015 by Francis Sheehy in Compression Therapy, Medical Equipment | No Comments

Tricked Out Medical Equipment

Tired of your boring knee walker or cane? Then it’s time to jazz up your medical equipment! Take your walker, wheelchair or cane to the next level with just a few simple ideas. There are many options to customize or decorate your walker, knee walker, power mobility scooter, cane or CPAP mask. Some are so […]

Posted on: January 25th, 2015 by Francis Sheehy in CPAP, Medical Equipment | 3 Comments

Get a “Lift” in One of Our Quality Chairs

Have you noticed that you or a loved one is having difficulty getting up and down from a chair or couch? This could be a sign of mobility issues and incorporating the use of a power lift chair into a daily routine will offer a more independent living lifestyle and reduce the risk of falling. At Liberty Oxygen […]

Posted on: November 29th, 2014 by Francis Sheehy in Medical Equipment | 2 Comments

Fall Prevention

Falls are a leading cause of emergency room visits considering 35%-40% of people over the age of 65 fall at least once a year. In addition, falls are the leading cause of death due to injury. If you’ve fallen once, you are 2-3 times more likely to fall again in the next 3 months. With […]

Posted on: October 31st, 2014 by Francis Sheehy in Medical Equipment, Medical Issues | 2 Comments

Top 10 Best Selling CPAP Masks for 2014

It’s been 2 years since we last educated you on the best CPAP masks on the market so it’s time for an update! Conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and congestive heart failure are on the rise and CPAP mask manufacturers consistently compete for this growing market by creating better masks for a more comfortable night’s sleep.  […]

Posted on: September 22nd, 2014 by Francis Sheehy in CPAP, Medical Equipment | 2 Comments

How to get a Hospital Bed Covered by Medicare

Due to a multitude of conditions, getting in and out of bed and sleeping through the night can be a difficult, sometimes dangerous situation. Having a hospital bed can make the difference between living independently in one’s Minnesota home and moving into a senior living community. Doctors may even require that their patient obtain  a […]

Posted on: August 15th, 2014 by Francis Sheehy in Medical Equipment | 3 Comments

Knee Walkers

Get the mobility that you would never have with crutches from one of our knee walkers! Knee walkers help you stay mobile and active during recovery from foot and ankle injuries. They support your lower leg ensuring it’s non-weight bearing. Unlike crutches, knee walkers are easy to use, stable, and require minimal upper body strength. […]

Posted on: August 1st, 2013 by Francis Sheehy in General, Medical Equipment | No Comments