invacare Blog

Since the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, many disabled people have felt inspired to start taking part in sporting activities. Disability football is an increasingly popular option, and this article will look at what is available and how to take part. In fact, football has the third highest participation rate in disability sport, so […]

Keeping fit is not always as high as it should be on many people’s list of priorities, and it can be even tougher to keep toned if you have a disability. This is especially true if you struggle to move quickly and often, in a state that will get your heart pumping and make you […]

For some disabled people, getting regular exercise can be a challenge. When it’s difficult to move around, or if strength, stamina or dexterity are an issue, keeping a degree of fitness can be extremely difficult. And yet we all know the myriad of health benefits that are associated with regular exercise. Thankfully, there’s exercise equipment for disabled […]

Wheelchair casters are often overlooked but they play a vital role in the operation of a wheelchair. These two small wheels at the front of the wheelchair can swivel in every possible direction, which makes it far easier to manoeuvre the wheelchair when getting out and about. Wheelchair casters are connected to the chair itself […]

‘Clothing for Disabled Users‘ – doesn’t sound that sexy, does it? I regularly browse Instagram and several fashion sites, getting excited about the new trends on show. I look at the colours on offer, choose my size and almost click the ‘buy’ button. Almost. But I never quite bring myself to do it. Why? Because […]

Anyone who has used public transport, or is dependent on others to go anywhere, will appreciate the impact that drive from wheelchair vehicles will have upon daily life. Solving daily problems with drive from wheelchair vehicles One of the problems when going out, apart from the accessibility at your destination, is the method of travel […]

The freedom to travel, move around and see the world is a luxury that is hard for many to appreciate. If you are a person living with a disability then the thought alone may seem like only a dream. Enter the travel wheelchair world! Whether you are born with a disability or you acquired it […]

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 […]

Losing your independence is one of the biggest fears for many wheelchair users. The prospect of being reliant on others to do the simplest things, or to go anywhere is very restricting. Choosing a self propelled wheelchair (sometimes known as a manual chair) gives you the freedom to get where you need to be without […]

Obtaining a new job is never easy for anyone, but for those who use a wheelchair jobs it can be particularly difficult to find. Let’s see more in deep what needs to be taken into account when you search for wheelchair jobs. Wheelchair jobs: what kind of workplace am I looking for? When searching for […]