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Why Do We See Elderly Wheelchair Users With Their Head Dropped Down?

Why Do We See Elderly Wheelchair Users With Their Head Dropped Down?

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The short answer is because of an ill-fitting wheelchair.  When someone uses a wheelchair that doesn’t fit them they will compromise proper seating positioning for short term comfort. However, there are solutions that can improve the comfort and life of an elderly wheelchair user. What is the cause of the elderly head dropping? The prime cause for the elderly user’s ... Read More>
Busting Myths about the Leg Rests on a Wheelchair

Busting Myths about the Leg Rests on a Wheelchair

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Myth 1 - Elevating the leg rests will stop the user from sliding At first, this may be true; however, if an elderly user hasn’t stretched their hamstrings in a long time, they will be tight, so stretching them will be uncomfortable and maybe even painful. Therefore, the user will resume sliding.  A better solution would be to invest in ... Read More>
What Is the Ideal Seat Height for a Manual Wheelchair

What Is the Ideal Seat Height for a Manual Wheelchair

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There is not one ideal seat height for every user or every wheelchair, rather each individual user needs to be measured according to their body measurements. How to measure the correct seat height There are two ways to figure out the ideal seat height for the most effective seat propel; The first method (Figure 1) is to have the user ... Read More>
What Is the Best Way to Self Propel a Lightweight Manual Wheelchair

What Is the Best Way to Self Propel a Lightweight Manual Wheelchair

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The semicircular (left) motion is the best propelling action. Compared to the other three, the semi-circular has a more extended implementation, which means the user will less frequently need to propel, therefore there is no additional stress on the joints.  The arc-shaped mode (third picture) is most likely going uphill, with smaller and more frequent propels, to prevent the wheelchair ... Read More>
What Is the Best Karma Manual Wheelchair to Self Propel?

What Is the Best Karma Manual Wheelchair to Self Propel?

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The Karma wheelchair best for users looking for a manual self propel wheelchair is Flexx. In the last blog post, we discussed the best way to avoid back pain when self-propelling a wheelchair. All of the adjustments to prevent secondary injuries can be customized with Flexx. Flexx; the adjustable manual self propel a wheelchair Flexx is the Karma wheelchair with ... Read More>
How to Prevent Back Pain When Propelling a Manual Wheelchair

How to Prevent Back Pain When Propelling a Manual Wheelchair

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Choose the right manual wheelchair with appropriate adjustments. We recommend selecting a wheelchair with adjustable rear wheel axles. Generally speaking, the position of a rear-wheel axle should be adjustable back, forth, up, and down.  Know how to operate a manual wheelchair correctly.  Why are self-propel wheelchair users more likely to get back pain? People who have used manual wheelchairs long ... Read More>
What to Look for When Buying a Wheelchair Online

What to Look for When Buying a Wheelchair Online

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This will depend on what the user needs the wheelchair for. For short term users, for example, after sustaining an injury, buying a wheelchair online could be an option. For long-term users, we recommend the user consult a doctor or therapist who has the experience to recommend the correct wheelchair to the user.  4 things to know before buying a ... Read More>
Behind the Design of Kameleon

Behind the Design of Kameleon

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Interview with Eric van Olst; Chief of Product Innovations of Karma The Kameleon is a new generation pediatric power wheelchair tailored to fit the needs of children aged from 3 to 12 years old. “I have been working with pediatrics for many years. Kameleon’s design concept is not something you intentionally acquire; ideas come from experiences and mistakes you have ... Read More>