There are several benefits to exercising while in a wheelchair. It increases endurance, alleviates muscle pains, improves balance, builds muscle, and more. Wheelchair users need to find their own exercise routine. Check out these workouts that prove that exercise is for people of all abilities! Best Wheelchair Exercise Videos on Read More
Extend the life of your cushion. Take time to clean and inspect it during routine maintenance. Cleaning and inspecting your wheelchair cushion is a simple routine, which if done weekly, will keep your seat cushion clean and fresh, and help increase its useful life. Before removing your cushion, you should note Read More
Operating a standard or electric wheelchair requires good hand-to-eye coordination and skill. When operating a wheelchair outdoors, it’s important to know the surroundings and the terrain in addition to understanding how to properly operate the wheelchair. Know a few safety tips on how to operate a wheelchair safely outdoors to Read More
Traveling With Your Wheelchair or Scooter (taken from disabilitytraveler.com) If you travel by wheelchair or travel by scooter, make sure your wheelchair or scooter is in good working order before you leave home. If your chair has not been serviced recently, send it to a repair shop for a general Read More
Today’s consumer products – from smartphonesto GPS -have raised the bar not only for function, but also for convenience. A huge array of TV channels is not enough; we also want to decide when and how we watch. Complex rehabtechnology, of course, is bound by different goals and clinical realities. Read More
Why lithium ion batteries are superior to nickel metal hydride. The lithium-ion battery The energy density of lithium-ion is typically twice that of the standard nickel-cadmium. There is potential for higher energy densities. The load characteristics are reasonably good and behave similarly to nickel-cadmium in terms of discharge. The high Read More
Read the operating manual for your wheelchair and observe all precautions. Make sure that your wheelchair provider completes a thorough training specific to your new wheelchair on safety and maintenance issues and concerns. Regular Maintenance is very important. Keep the wheelchair in good repair and you will prevent many accidents Read More
Ask before you help Just because someone has a disability, don’t assume she needs help.* If the setting is accessible, people with disabilities can usually get around fine. Adults with disabilities want to be treated as independent people. Offer assistance only if the person appears to need it. A person Read More