Alexia Wauthia, Occupational Therapy Manager CHWNL

Testimonial: Alexia Wauthia, Senior Occupational Therapist – CHWNL

Alexia Wauthia is a senior occupational therapist at the Centre Hospitalier du Bois de l’Abbaye et de Hesbaye (CHWNL). With her expertise in rehabilitation and support for patients with mobility disorders, she is committed to improving their daily quality of life.

Thanks to her experience, Alexia Wauthia plays a key role in adopting innovative solutions, such as the Wheeleo®, to promote patient autonomy and functionality in their rehabilitation journey.

Testimonial from Alexia Wauthia

The Wheeleo® really allows us to have a functionality that is close to the previous functionality for a patient with paraplegia. It allows them to move around, hold objects in the other hand, and not have to worry about the cane falling, getting in their feet, or anything else.

As soon as they need a more advanced cane than a classic one, I really advise them to go for the Wheeleo® to have this fluidity in their movements.

It is perfect for patients with neurological problems, balance disorders, or a geriatric profile. It is suitable for a very diverse population.

What really sets the Wheeleo® apart from a rollator or a cane is the free hand it allows you to keep. Patients can thus perform daily tasks much more easily.

Unlike the often bulky rollator, the Wheeleo® is placed on the side, remains accessible, and allows for fluid movement, even in restricted environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.

I strongly advise occupational therapists to use the Wheeleo® to improve their patients’ autonomy. Those who adopt it quickly become very comfortable with it, even if there may be a little apprehension at first.

Very quickly, patients use the Wheeleo® spontaneously, they increase their walking distance, and become more functional.

With the Wheeleo®, they can cook, clear the table, search for objects in their cupboards, overcome small obstacles… all without modifying their home or relying on cumbersome assistance.

It’s also easier to lift. Unlike a rollator, they can step over a curb if there’s one at their home. The risk of falling is thus reduced.

Alexia Wauthia

Conclusion

The Wheeleo® truly stands out from traditional mobility aids such as the cane or rollator. It offers an innovative solution, particularly suitable for patients with neurological disorders, balance difficulties, or a geriatric profile.

Thanks to its design, it not only facilitates movement but also frees up a hand to perform daily tasks, thus making patients more autonomous and functional. Although some may initially be reluctant to use it, they quickly end up adopting this tool and notice a significant improvement in their quality of life.

The Wheeleo® therefore represents an ideal option for occupational therapists wishing to maximize their patients’ independence.