What is a powered wheelchair? A powered wheelchair is essentially the same as a standard attendant propelled wheelchair with a motor.  Although motorised scooters can be an excellent option outdoors, for users who require motorised propulsion indoors as wells as out then the powered wheelchair is often a good solution.  This is why they tend […]

It’s exciting to leave the hospital after your spinal cord injury (SCI)! But it can also be a little scary, too. Taking on life outside the hospital is a big step in your recovery, but common daily tasks may now seem difficult and unfamiliar. These tips will help you organize and plan as you prepare […]

Many adaptive sports, such as wheelchair basketball, require special equipment. This equipment can be expensive, making it almost impossible for some people to afford. However, applying for adaptive sports grants can help supplement the cost of the equipment. Grant money is often awarded to a person by the funder for a very specific purpose. And […]

  Buying a specialist wheelchair shopping bag to use when you’re out and about will make your life a lot easier. This article will look at the different options available in terms of style and practicality. Having a wheelchair shopping bag that is both attractive and useful, will help you to move around with ease […]

Being a wheelchair user should not have to restrict your travel opportunities.  If using a Transit Wheelchair there are some quite simple ways in which journeys, regardless of length, destination or mode of transport can be made hassle free.     What is a Transit wheelchair? A Transit Wheelchair, or sometimes known as a transport […]

“We are all individuals, searching for individual solutions. When used long-term a wheelchair should be looked upon as a body orthosis on wheels.” Bengt Engstrom   In other words, and in terms of wheelchair seating one size, one shape does not fit all!   While there are ‘off-the-shelf” options of cushions, backrests, pelvic belts, and other […]

When it comes to buying anything for children or teenagers we all know that their perception of need can often be very different to our own.  This is no different in the purchase of a kids wheelchair.  There is likely to be a bigger focus on aesthetics and the roles or activities that the wheelchair […]

Manual wheelchair performance is only as good as maintenance A smooth ride encourages efficient propulsion and decreases upper extremity repetitive strain injury.   Without wheelchair maintenance, an individual can feel as if they have lost function and/or need to move into a new piece of equipment when in fact some simple repairs improve the performance. In this […]

  While many therapists and wheelchair clinics have designed their own wheelchair evaluation forms, there is no standardized assessment or procurement process for wheelchair provision. Generally, most will agree to the essential elements of a wheelchair assessment.  End users such as yourselves may have no or limited experience in determining the best choice of wheelchairs […]

Kids love to ride bikes. When my daughter was younger, we were able to include her in bike riding by pushing her around on a tricycle or finding ways to modify traditional bikes so that she could sit independently. But once she got older and heavier, she could no longer rely on us to help […]