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Wheelchair health: Why posture is key to comfort and health
Most of us, when we think of pressure injuries, immediately think of pressure cushions. And yes, pressure cushions are brilliant, but they are not the be-all and end all of the problem. In fact, the use of a pressure cushion, on a chair that is unsuitable, only...
Life in a chair: 5 keys to comfort
WHY IS POSTURE SO IMPORTANT? It gets a little annoying. Everyone banging on about posture – and the importance of posture. Posture is the concern of the mobile. Right? Wrong! Posture is possibly even more important for someone who is chair-bound or mobility restricted...
7 keys to ensure your chair is correctly setup for YOU
GOOD POSTURE SHOULD NOT REQUIRE ANY EFFORT ON YOUR PART. It is largely determined by the setup and proportions of your chair, relative to your body's proportions. It has much to do with the chair, as it does you. More in fact! That means, how your chair is set up...
Walker or Rollator? Which mobility aid do you need?
If walking has become stressful, and anxiety-inducing, if you have difficulty balancing or tire quickly, then it is time for a little assistance. But, exactly what kind of assistance do you need? With the abundance of options available, specifically between walkers...
5 Must-have Bathroom Safety Aids
Statistically speaking, if an accident or fall is going to occur within the home, it is going to happen in the bathroom. 30 – 50% of these falls are the result of environmental influences, things like slippery floors or uneven surfaces. And yet, in most instances,...
Maintaining Your Wheelchair: 5 essential wheelchair care and maintenance tips
Research shows that the average wheelchair-bound individual spends approximately 9 hours per day in a wheelchair. That’s a significant amount of time. That moves your wheelchair out of the "mobility aid" department – and into the “extension of yourself” department....
7 Top tips to make your wheelchair COVID safe
Tips for wheelchair cleaning and disinfection So we all know that proper wheelchair maintenance is a reality of life. An imperative. I remember someone saying to me once if you want your chair to look after you, you have to look after your chair. True that! So, in our...
8 Crucial considerations when choosing a Wheelchair
So, you need to buy a wheelchair. But, which one? How do you choose? Where do you begin? With so many wheelchairs on the market, it can be intimidating to try and choose the right one, especially if you’ve never purchased a wheelchair before. It’s a big investment,...