You know what’s a beautiful thought? Whatever your problem may be, somebody has probably already found a solution to it. Or, at the very least, a way to lessen the problem. One such solution to a deceptively serious problem is a device called an oxygen concentrator. If you’re wondering what an oxygen concentrator is, a […]

I think about this a lot and, as a guy with disability and a wheelchair user, I always find that disability has very little to do with my weak muscles, but a lot to do with the world we’ve built ourselves, the society which sometimes seems almost too bent on excluding people like me, like […]

Pressure sores are caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. The more immobile you are, and unable to actively change your position, the more likely you are to experience pressure damage to your skin. A gel cushion for wheelchairs has a significant role in proactive pressure care. Moisture, heat and poor nutrition are three of […]

When configuring your wheelchair, one of the easiest things to overlook is the importance of the kind of wheels you’ll need. The choice you make will mostly depend on where you primarily use your wheelchair, be it indoor or outdoor, plus the terrain and the activity involved. And making the right choice can be crucial. […]

The use of a stand aid is a way of helping a person maintain an active stand and transfer whilst supporting activities of daily living. Stand aids can also be a very effective rehabilitation tool. As health professionals, we know that the process or ability to stand can be affected by illness, disability or even […]

A stand assist lifter helps alleviate the physical stress on both the user and caregivers during transfers. Features such as ergonomic push bars, extra straps and handles can help to make transfers safer and more comfortable, but it is important to know how to use a lifter’s features correctly. This article will walk you through […]

Generally there is a lot of effort and research put into selecting a suitable wheelchair but is the same importance given to choosing the wheelchair seat cushion? It may seem like an obvious statement to make but the wheelchair seat cushion is critically important to ensure long-term health, well-being and engagement in activity.  Without a […]

Whether we are children or just grown-up kids at heart, everyone loves to have fun! Of course, exactly the same mentality applies to disabled children, find out this wheelchair activities for kids.  With summer hot on our heels and well and truly on its way, here are five of our favourite and most fabulous activity […]

Are you a disabled person that is keen to get fit, healthy and active, but you’re not quite sure where to start, or what exercise can even do for you? Read on to discover the physical and mental benefits of exercise, and why it’s important for you, your body and your mind. 1. Benefits of […]

The term mobility chair refers to a wheelchair which is only required as a means of transportation. It can otherwise be termed a transport wheelchair. A mobility chair can help someone who has limited or no mobility to get about. This umbrella term would not usually include wheelchairs appropriate for those that spend 24/7 in […]