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Where is the Best Wheelchair Wheel Placement?

Wheelchair wheel placement is a balancing act between three main factors: Ease of propulsion, maneuverability, and stability.

Due to their larger size,...

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Maximizing the Adjustability of Off-the-Shelf Wheelchair Cushions

Selecting a wheelchair cushion can be challenging. Best practice instructs us to start with off-the-shelf products first to determine if the geometry and...

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Are Wheelchair Side Guards Right for You?

These are a type of support panel that insert into receivers on your wheelchair frame or mount directly to the frame. They may also be called skirt guards...

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Wheeled Mobility and Tire Selection: It Matters!

When configuring both manual and power wheelchairs, tire selection is an important consideration. Pneumatic tires, solid tires, flat-free inserts…which is...

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How to Use ROHO® Smart Check® | A Simple Guide for Wheelchair Users

If you use a ROHO cushion, you already know how important it is to keep the right amount of air for comfort, stability, and skin protection. But how do...

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Permobil Portraits: Gabriella (Gabby) DiSalvo

Gabriella (Gabby) DiSalvo is pursuing her dream of cooking professionally and growing her food and disability advocacy blog, Cooking on Wheels. In 2006,...

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Permobil Portraits: Patrice Hickson

Patrice Hickson, director of talent acquisition for Permobil, focuses on expanding the global brand, improving hiring efficiencies, and sourcing top...

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The Game-Changing Features for Manual Tilt Wheelchairs | Legrests

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The U.S. Government Strengthens Rules for Flyers with Disabilities | What This Means for You

(Left to right) Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Alexandra Bennewith (United Spinal Association) and U.S. secretary of transportation Pete Buttigieg.

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Using the Manual Wheelchair Guide

It can be an overwhelming undertaking to ensure that your client receives the manual wheelchair that fits their needs and allows them to live as...

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