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Everything we do is inspired by our customers, and in turn we’re proud to share our latest creations with you. Check this page for our new products, new innovations and other insight into what we’re doing to improve lives. The information in the blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical, billing, or legal advice.

Permobil Portrait: Bobby Brown

It wasn’t a disease or accident that took away Bobby Brown’s mobility at age 15 – it was a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting. But that shot didn’t...

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Process to obtain new mobility equipment: A little preparation goes a long way

Obtaining a new wheelchair and/or seating system is a multiple-step process. As you embark on the journey to obtain new equipment, it is important to lay...

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Happy 50th Birthday to ROHO®!

50 years ago, the concept of ROHO’s ‘dry floatation’ that allowed a wheelchair cushion to provide skin protection and positioning was invented by Mr....

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Manual wheelchair frame materials: Carbon Fiber

At Permobil, one of our mottos is “Innovating for individuals”. We firmly stand on the foundation of the belief that everything we do is to better the...

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Permobil Portrait: Doug Garven

For someone who wanted to design cars, not wheelchairs, Doug Garven’s experiences have been with some of the biggest names and companies in this...

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History of ROHO®

Over a million ROHO® cushions are used around the world each day, but how many people know where the name came from?

Well, it’s kind of a sweet story....

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How to make a custom wheelchair cushion: ROHO®

ROHO® specializes in high-quality cushions for individuals who require pressure redistribution and postural support. These cushions are primarily used for...

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The Permobil F5 Corpus VS power wheelchair transforms into a LEGO Ideas concept

There's a good chance that if you show a LEGO brick to an adult, teenager, or elementary-age child, they'll instantly recognize it. The sight of a single...

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Permobil Portrait: Mildred Trejo

Don’t give up on your dreams! Not the accident, or COVID, or getting rejected from OT school twice stopped Mildred Trejo (aka Milz). Besides launching a...

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How to clean and disinfect a ROHO® cushion and cover

Did you know it’s important to clean your ROHO cushion regularly to maintain hygiene and ensure your needs are met throughout the lifetime of the cushion? 

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