Table 1b
Use of assistive technology by disability types – Adults and children
5 and over, Canada, 2006

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Type of assistive device Pain
Adult Use Adults Need
numbers
Electrotherapy device (eg a TENS machine) 182,110 88,280
Hot and/or cold aids 829,110 34,490E
Comfort aids (eg a therapeutic cushion) 381,620 87,550
Adjustable bed 49,850 ...
Another Aid 204,650 112,130
Note: The sum of the values for each category may differ from the total due to rounding.
Source: Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2006.