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For quite some time special needs strollers were not considered pediatric wheelchairs until now. They are considered pediatric wheelchairs because they provide support that commercial strollers cannot. Strollers do differ from traditional pediatric wheelchairs in how they collapse and the type of support they provide, and the way in which they adjust to growth. This […]

People in wheelchairs can drive cars by making different modifications to their car, or they drive vehicles specifically designed for wheelchair users. There are hand controls and special cars that allow them to drive using a joystick essentially. Relying on help can be dreadful when it comes to driving a car because it is such […]

There are different types of pediatric wheelchairs which includes small child wheelchairs, growing chairs for children and juniors, lightweight or sporting wheelchairs, standard wheelchairs, specialty chairs, powered kids wheelchairs, and strollers. Pediatric wheelchairs are typically customizable in size and colors. Not only can parents find the best-fitted chair for their child, but it gives children […]

  Getting a chair at an airport is extremely easy but not guaranteed to be available at the exact moment of need for last minute request. To ensure a wheelchair is available at the moment of need, one must contact the airline so that they can plan out your request for the day of your […]

Electric wheelchairs do not need gasoline as they do not run on a gas powered motor. Electric wheelchairs are powered by an electric motor with a rechargeable battery. Many power wheelchairs come with a special charger to recharge the battery which usually takes from 8-10 hours to fully charge. The duration of the battery life […]

  When you’re looking for wheelchair brands, you may notice there are a wide range of different brands such as Karman, Invacare, Drive Medical, and Medline. But which one is the best wheelchair brand in America? It all depends on the combination of price point, product weight and functions, along with your individual needs. Many […]

When you end up in a wheelchair, the first thing that might come to mind is how do you accept the life-changing event in your life. Learning that you will have to utilize a wheelchair for your daily mobility may seem dreadful or hard to grasp. In the beginning, it is not an easy chance […]

Most manual wheelchairs are used as mobility aids and are self-propelled. Manual wheelchairs are propelled by turning the wheels by hand usually by pushing on the round bars that surround the wheels called the “push rim.” There are also handles on the back so it can be pushed by another person. When using a manual […]

    Losing weight in a wheelchair is done through diet and exercise. While it seems like a daunting task for wheelchair-users in comparison to others, it is possible. It’s a simple matter of willpower and determination. Many wheelchair-users found that the best way to begin to lose weight was making dietary changes. Exercise is […]