invacare Blog

The first step to maximizing your manual wheelchair performance and function is properly maintaining the equipment.  Please refer to the blog on Maintaining your Manual Wheelchair for Optimal Performance!   Learning to use your chair properly and to the best of your ability will not only promote provide you increased function but also long term […]

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 […]

Do you love to travel, but hate to deal with barriers to accessible travel along the way? Your ability to see new sights shouldn’t be hindered by your spinal cord injury. Some destinations are harder to travel to than others, but we’ve got information on four highly accessible places to share with you. Why don’t […]

Back pain is a serious thing and it can strike you at any time. Sitting in a wheelchair doesn’t make you immune from such troubles with your spine, in fact, it can often impact problems and make things worse. Everyone understands the importance of stretching, so without having the opportunity to do so, you’re sure […]

Did you spend your winter inside by the fireplace, or did you try out some new activities, such as adaptive skiing? Adaptive skiing is one of the most popular adaptive winter sports. Snow and ice may make it harder to get around in your wheelchair, which means many wheelchair users stay inside more during the […]

When you first hear the term “wheelchair painting,” you most likely would imagine it to be just like traditional painting. You paint on  canvas, with an easel and paints, seated in your wheelchair. While many people do paint in this way, and it’s an enjoyable activity, wheelchair painting is something different. What Is Wheelchair Painting? […]

Heavy duty wheelchairs are traditionally designed to accommodate the increased weight of a plus sized user based on weight.  However, increasingly it is not only weight that needs to be considered but body shape which dictates increased width of wheelchair. The needs of the plus-sized heavy duty wheelchair user require the design to include additional […]

Why is it important to be part of your wheelchair selection process? When you acquire a spinal cord injury, you lose function of certain body parts. The emotions that come with this can be complicated. You may feel that you’ve lost control of not only your body but your circumstances. Whether you have a recent […]

One small change, today. Positive health is associated with a capacity to enjoy life and to withstand challenges; it is not merely the absence of disease. (CDC) What are some of the benefits of being physically active every day? Among the greatest benefits some individuals find is feeling stronger, more alive. Another is being less […]

“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 […]