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In the previous blog, we learned about what pressure sores are and what can cause them but who is more prone to pressure sores? People with restricted mobility e.g. wheelchair users People who have previously had pressure sores People who are not able to easily reposition themselves.  A lot of these factors apply to the elderly. It is the elderly ... Read More>

“The presence of pressure ulcers is the third leading cause of death” for wheelchair users, which is why it is important to know what pressure sores are. It's also essential to understand who is most prone to pressure sores, how to prevent pressure sores in elderly wheelchair users, and what accessories can help reduce the chance of pressure sores. First, ... Read More>

If you haven’t already, make sure you go back and read the first blog “How to Choose a Standing Wheelchair” where we talk about the different types of standing wheelchairs available to wheelchair users and their health benefits. In this blog, we will show you some real-life case studies of standing wheelchair users and how to fit a user to ... Read More>

Wheelchair users spend a large amount of time in a sitting position. Unfortunately sitting for long periods of time can have a lot of negative impacts with some side effects that include pressure sores and muscle tightness. One solution to combat these side effects of sitting for a long time is for the user to try a standing wheelchair. Standing ... Read More>

When choosing power wheelchair driving, it is imperative that the controller interface should match the cognitive abilities of the user. The user shouldn’t have to adapt to the requirements of the controller.  What to consider when choosing power wheelchair driving controls? When a therapist is assessing the user for a power wheelchair controller they will look for the users: 1 ... Read More>

Have you ever experienced a sudden shock when you touch a metal doorknob? This jolt is the electrostatic discharge between objects. There are many reasons for static electricity, such as dry and cold weather, air humidity, clothing materials, or people's physique and dry skin, all of which can easily generate static electricity. The main body of most wheelchairs is made ... Read More>

Along with finding a mobility device for a child, a positioning system should also be part of their lifestyle management. No matter how good a therapist is, it is impossible for them to be around 24 hours to maintain the position of the user, therefore it makes sense to have a positioning system that can continue the role of the ... Read More>

In the previous 2 blogs, we talked about the types of power wheelchair seats that are available, and the range of outdoor and indoor chassis. Whilst these two things are key features of the power wheelchairs, extra features can aid a person’s rehabilitation and their goal of being totally independent in a wheelchair. Features such as power recline, tilt, lift, ... Read More>