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Power Assist Devices: Choose What Works for You

Using a manual wheelchair doesn’t have to mean relying solely on your own pushing power. Power assist devices can lighten the effort, make everyday...

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Alternative Drive for Front-Wheel and Other Power Wheelchair Types

For many individuals, a standard joystick provides a safe and effective way to reach their goals. However, for others, the flexibility and customization...

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Back to School: 10 Tips to Help Students Who Use Wheelchairs Start the Year Strong

As summer winds down and families gear up for the school year, it’s important to keep in mind that preparing students who use wheelchairs may involve...

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3 Ways LED Lights Enhance Power Wheelchair Visibility and Style

Visibility and style matter for many people who use power wheelchairs. The LED lights package on Permobil power wheelchairs is designed to enhance...

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My Seven Years of Experience Using a Front-wheel Drive Chair

Being able to navigate different terrains, have more stability while in stand, and make tighter turns around corners have been helpful for me since I...

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Your First Manual Wheelchair Recommendation: A Clinician’s Roadmap to Success

Recommending a manual wheelchair for the first time can feel overwhelming—both for you as a clinician and for the individual receiving it. A wheelchair...

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From Evaluation to Delivery and Beyond: Manual Tilt-in-Space Wheelchairs

The evaluation process for providing a wheelchair is a multi-step procedure sometimes requiring several healthcare providers. This process is a proven...

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When to choose a folding manual wheelchair

Research suggests that a rigid frame manual wheelchair may be preferred to a folding manual wheelchair (frame type) due to fewer moving parts and lighter...

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What Parents Should Know About Their Child’s First Equipment Evaluation

Becoming a parent to a child with a disability is rarely something you anticipate. Whether the diagnosis comes during pregnancy or as a surprise after...

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Pressure Injury Management: Key Insights & Guidelines from Global Experts

The Experts You Can Trust: Why Global Leaders Matter in Pressure Injury Management

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