Whether you use a power wheelchair or manual wheelchair as your primary means of mobility, immobility alone is a high-risk factor for pressure injury.   Without the ability to change position and relieve pressure, many wheelchair users are at risk of developing pressure sores which can lead to serious health issues. Therefore, if you are […]

When asked what is a top priority for a user selecting a powerchair, most will undoubtedly say ‘reliability and performance’. These are two key features that will make the difference in a user’s day to day lives and both aspects rely on a very special component in the chair… the battery! At Invacare, we spend […]

    A three wheeled mobility scooter is a mobility aid much like a wheelchair but set up like an electric scooter. Like other electric scooters they are normally powered by an on-board rechargeable battery and configured with a step through frame, meaning that there are no doors or sides to negotiate.   Why choose […]

You have just bought a new power wheelchair and you’re very happy with your choice. Like any other power wheelchair user, you have several expectations regarding the driving range of your chair. To achieve high mobility, independence and freedom, security, safety and after all the ability to come home as expected. But these highly depend on […]

Do you have a mobility disability but still crave an outgoing and energetic lifestyle? Would you benefit from having an all-terrain wheelchair and are routinely searching for information on that very topic? We recommend that you read on as this article may be of interest and use to you! Despite being amazing facilitators in getting […]

It was over 20 years ago, when I was a University student, that I first came across a fellow student who used a power wheelchair. She was ever so elegant in an indoor electric wheelchair, manoeuvring efficiently through the university’s residence halls, libraries and lecture theatres. I thought to myself, “Whoa! I have got to have […]

People usually want the freedom to go wherever they choose and to perform various kinds of activities. This is also the case for people with chronic conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injury, etc. The difference is, either they can’t do it at all, or it is extremely difficult for them to participate in […]

Does your wheelchair make you feel cramped and uncomfortable? Do you constantly feel that it is struggling to get you from A to B? A bariatric wheelchair may be the solutions to some of this problems. This unique product is designed to empower larger users with all of the benefits provided by a conventional wheelchair. If […]

Read the story of our writer Raya Al-Jadir and how did a wheelchair bike change her life as a disabled child. Raya is a freelance writer and a member of Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Trailblazers who has written for many outlets like Disability horizons or The Huffington Post. The stronger the wheelchair power pack and the […]