When choosing a children’s wheelchair, some of the things you may want to consider are versatility, adaptability, and personality. Not many chairs meet all three of these requirements. Check out this checklist that details the considerations you want to make, as well as lists some general tips on how to choose the right children’s wheelchair.   […]

Selecting a wheelchair is a complex process, with the ideal chair one that fits you and your lifestyle, rather than you adapting to it. By choosing an ultra-lightweight wheelchair you ensure daily comfort, much better manoeuvrability, minimise the risk of injury and increase durability. How does weight affect your wheelchair? Weight is often a central […]

The end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century have brought us many technological marvels. Of course, much of the said technology is often slow to find its way to our hands, but ultimately most of it does end up enriching our everyday lives. That’s why we can now have, among other […]

Mobility scooters are an excellent way to gain or maintain independence in comfort whilst allowing you to move around quickly, safely with efficient use of time and energy.   Lightweight folding mobility scooters are specially designed to be easily transported as well as being practical and durable. Lightweight folding mobility scooters are perfectly suited to […]

The Action 3 wheelchair is one of Invacare’s most popular chairs. An optimized design and improved functionalities make it an exciting addition to the Action family of wheelchairs. And cross-compatibility with other Invacare wheelchair parts makes the process of improving or refurbishing the chair even faster than usual. Functionality, durability, and portability are three areas […]

The Küschall wheelchair is a leader in the world of wheelchairs. It has revolutionized the industry in both form and function. The design, quality, performance, and ease of handling make the Küschall wheelchair an excellent choice for many users. Learning about the history and design of the chair may help you decide if the Küschall […]

A self-propelled folding wheelchair has two large back wheels for propulsion and is predominantly designed to allow the wheelchair user to manually and independently mobilise whilst remaining seated.  This is unlike an attendant propelled wheelchair which has smaller back wheels and is designed to be pushed by a carer/proxy. In determining whether your self-propelled folding […]

Manual Wheelchairs, both rigid and folding, vary in design, construction and how they function. It is a very individualized choice for each wheelchair user.   There are several key differences to help you decide what is right for you:   What material is used in fabricating the wheelchair frame What shape or design of the […]

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 […]

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 […]