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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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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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Clinicians' tips for back to school in a wheelchair

As the school year is starting, some parents and children are preparing for the challenges of navigating school in a wheelchair. In a recent episode of ...

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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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Navigating school with a wheelchair: a parent's perspective

As the school year approaches, some parents and children are preparing for the challenges of navigating school with a wheelchair. In a recent episode of ...

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Top Instagram posts of 2022

As we head into this new year, we're taking a moment to reflect back on 2022. Today we're looking back at our most popular Instagram posts from 2022. 

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Top 5 Blog Posts of 2022

As we near the end of the year, Permobil is looking back on the top five blog post from 2022. Here are the most popular blog posts published in 2022.

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The Faces of SmartDrive: Nicole

In this series, we are exploring ways SmartDrive can help people who use manual wheelchairs and have non-traditional propulsion patterns. To tell these...

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