You have been working hard in rehab and are finally ready to come home! This is an exciting day. You’ve learned a lot of things in rehab and should know almost everything you need to about how to live outside the hospital. But what about the things you haven’t learned yet? There are some things […]

A reclining wheelchair is designed to meet the individual needs of the user, providing flexibility over sitting angle and positional change.  It does this by increasing the angle between backrest and seat, often in conjunction with other features including adjusting foot rests and accessories to reduce sheer such as sliding backrest that moves with the […]

Buying anything important can seem daunting and there cannot be many things more important than a device or aid that is going to maximise your independence, allow you to engage in activity and ensure you are not socially isolated.  Going to the wheelchair shop therefore takes some planning.  It is important that you go armed […]

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 […]

Your wheelchair back upholstery selection, and how that functions, holds just as much importance as the design of the rest of your chair. The frame style of your wheelchair back is foundational, and the fabric you choose isn’t just for decoration, it affects both back support and comfort. Tension Adjustable Wheelchair Back Upholstery Have you […]

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 […]

  Buying a specialist wheelchair shopping bag to use when you’re out and about will make your life a lot easier. This article will look at the different options available in terms of style and practicality. Having a wheelchair shopping bag that is both attractive and useful, will help you to move around with ease […]

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 […]

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 […]