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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: Frank Fields

Frank Fields lost both his legs while serving in the Army in Iraq, but he hasn’t let that stop his life. Frank spends as much time as he can with his...

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Permobil Portrait: Joel Strain

This month, we are profiling Joel Strain, who has been a territory manager for Kansas and Western Missouri at Permobil for the past two years. He started...

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Power wheelchair programming 101: How to program

In recent blogs we discussed why programming a power wheelchair is critical for successful outcomes and whatcan be programmed to meet the needs of the...

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Debunking the myth: Manual tilt-in-space wheelchairs are only for dependent users

Manual tilt-in-space wheelchairs are often misunderstood as mobility aids solely for dependent users who require assistance with positioning. However,...

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Power wheelchair programming 101: What needs programming?

In our last blog we reviewed why it is important to program a power wheelchair at delivery. Programming a power wheelchair is how we configure the chair’s...

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Tilted Perspectives: Navigating Life With A Manual Tilt-n-Space Wheelchair

In evaluating clients from early childhood through adult, various factors come into play that affect their mobility and seated posture. Conditions such as...

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Power wheelchair programming 101: Why program?

Programming a power wheelchair is an important step in the delivery process to customize the wheelchair’s performance to meet the needs of the end user....

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Manual wheelchair materials: aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber

Empowering consumers by allowing them the freedom to choose their manual wheelchair (MWC) frame material allows them the ability to utilize a device that...

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Treat my wheelchair like you would treat me!

“We can probably patch it up with some duct tape”, the baggage handler told me as I stared at the sideways bent armrest, supporting the control box used...

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Process to obtain new mobility equipment: fitting, delivery, maintenance, repairs, & follow up

In blog one, two, and three of this series we discussed the process to obtain complex rehab technology (CRT) by reviewing the importance of preparing for...

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