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It’s important to choose the correct leg rests as choosing the wrong leg rests could result in pressure sores, back injuries, discomfort, or unnecessary secondary injuries all because the user didn’t receive the correct leg support! In this blog, we will help you understand the difference between elevating and articulating leg rest and who is most suited for each leg ... Read More>

Caring for someone who is in a wheelchair long-term has been associated with musculoskeletal injuries to the caregiver. These injuries could be anything from the back, neck, shoulder, and wrist damage from assisting wheelchair users particularly from pushing, pulling, bending, and overexertion.  The wheelchair user has the wrong wheelchair As a caregiver, you should have the right equipment to work ... Read More>

A wheelchair that does not fit can increase the chance of secondary injuries caused by long-term wheelchair use. For example, a wheelchair that is unable to help relieve pressure in the lower back or buttocks can cause damages to skin and pressure sores. A second example of a wheelchair that doesn’t properly fit the user is when the wheelchair is ... Read More>

If you choose the wrong wheelchair for your fit or needs, you are at risk of secondary wheelchair related injuries. At KARMA we put a lot of emphasis on our users choosing a wheelchair that fits all of their requirements, not only their condition or diagnosis. Possible secondary wheelchair injuries Pressure Sores A pressure sore or pressure ulcer is skin ... Read More>

Especially during these times with COVID-19, it’s important to not only clean but also maintain your wheelchair. Keeping your wheelchair clean will lessen your chances of spreading germs and maintaining your chair will extend its life. Here is a list of how often you should clean and maintain your chair! 1. How often should you clean the wheelchair frame? DAILY ... Read More>

Why choose Flexx Junior? At KARMA, we believe that mobility devices should be introduced to a child as young as possible because we know how important the right wheelchair is for their full development. As well as choosing a wheelchair that grows with the child, it’s important to choose a wheelchair that can be adjusted and is compatible with various ... Read More>

One of the biggest reasons for pediatric wheelchair users to acquire a mobility device is so that they can be independently mobile, to be able to interact with their peers, and carry out day to day activities. In order to be able to do these things, wheelchair users need a wheelchair that they can use as efficiently as possible so ... Read More>

Flexx Junior was designed to be compaitble with range of optional accessories to meet the needs of the user. Working together with OT's who specialise on the needs of children with spinal deformty, for example, we were able to build a wheelchair with the therapists principles in mind. A well known principle OT's usually adhere to is: Head Over Shoulder ... Read More>