Falls are estimated to cost the NHS more than £2.3 billion per year. Now, a simple and inexpensive exercise device is being launched which the inventors say could radically reduce those statistics.
Falls are estimated to cost the NHS more than £2.3 billion per year: they are a major cause of accident-related hospital admissions and account for over four million bed days in England alone. The 70,000 hip fractures they result in are also a leading cause for elderly people losing their independence and having to go into care.
Now, following trials in home, care and community settings, a simple and inexpensive exercise device is being launched which the inventors say could radically reduce those statistics.
Backed by support from Innovate UK, the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Health Improvement KSS and Innerva, the “Shuffler” is being introduced to real-world care settings through collaborations with community organisations, care providers and local authorities.
The Trainor Jim “Shuffler” has been created by Lee Trainor (a disabled innovator) and Dr Jim Kelly (an NHS GP and Musculoskeletal specialist). Retailing at just £80, it is a UK-patented mobility device which allows safe, pain-free lower limb movement from a chair or the side of a bed, for people who find traditional exercises difficult or painful.
By gently exercising key leg muscles, it steadily builds strength – helping not only to reduce the risk of falls but also boost blood circulation in the lower limbs as well as improve mobility and confidence.
It is particularly suitable for stroke-affected people, and those who are looking to regain their mobility after an extended stay in hospital.
Dr Jim Kelly, Co-Founder of Trainor Jim Ltd, says: “The Shuffler isn’t just a product—it’s a preventative healthcare tool.
“Critically, we’ve co-designed it with users, carers, and NHS partners to make everyday movement more accessible to everyone – regardless of their age, condition or ability.”
“The final product is the outcome of hundreds of hours of testing, and we have seen first-hand just how quickly leg strength can be improved by just a few minutes’ use each day, enabling users to regain their mobility and independence.”
About Trainor Jim Ltd
Trainor Jim is a UK-based health innovation company developing simple, affordable solutions to help people move more, live better, and age well. The Shuffler is their first flagship product.
Email: hello@trainorjim.com
Website: www.trainorjim.com
