These illustrations show the various adaptations that have been made to a basic wheelchair to make it optimal for competing in different Paralympic sports.
We hear from Mountain Trike, which makes all-terrain wheelchairs and trikes, about its new electric all-terrain wheelchair and how it can help you to explore and go where you want, without limits.
Travelling should be fun and exciting—but throw in a power wheelchair and you could get more adventure than you bargained for. Spinal Cord Injury BC and YVR ...
Wheelchair tie downsare a great way to secure a wheelchair into a vehicle without having to purchase a modified vehicle. Being in a wheelchair is already a difficult burden to bear. Getting in and out
Using a wheelchair can be vital to seniors who have difficulty walking or have limited stamina so that they can stay engaged in the community and socialized with those they love. Keeping the wheelchair in good working order will help you keep them safe and them a part of the action!
Have questions about wheelchairs and carts at the airport? We answer them and offer links to airlines' specific web pages with more information.
Hospital wheelchairs are designed specifically for hospitals, and are capable of transporting patients in a safe, reliable manner. In fact, even those who
There’s a time and place to ask that question and a pharmacy queue – or elevator, or crowded bar – isn’t one of them
In case you need to buy a wheelchair, there are certain specific questions you need to answer, to make sure you make the right decision. You may want to
“Life throws you curveballs and you've just got to get on with it.”
The organization’s program, Wheels for the World, has collected, restored and shipped about 175,000 wheelchairs to nations in need.
Purchasing manual wheelchairs online should be done with patience and caution. The customer should look for transportable, foldable, and comfortable
As parents, watching our children take their first steps is one of the proudest, most gratifying moments imaginable. As adult children, watching our parents begin to lose their footing is one of the most concerning. Those who find themselves at this juncture are often left wondering what to do and where to turn for more information.
The SmartWheel provides information to a physical therapist about a patient's pushing ability to propel a manual wheelchair. The system provides real-time fe...
As people get older, they tend to lose their mobility and therefore may need special devices, equipment of even means of transport which can make their
An electric wheelchair can be a real advantage whether you have a temporary injury or a permanent condition that is impairing your ability to move or walk
Lift chairs are wonderful tools for the elderly or people who recover from various injuries. Therefore, are ideal for those who have several mobility
Disabled persons or those who have undergone orthopedic surgery require wheelchairs, crutches, perfect walker , and braces that assist them ...
This new vehicle is a combination of a Segway and a wheelchair.
A platform lift is a mechanical structure which provides users with access to 2 or more floors. They can be used in residential and commercial buildings and are used to make spaces accessible to wheelchair users or those with impaired mobility.