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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.

Power your push, your way with power assist!

The power assist solution, Permobil SmartDrive, is controlled through fully programmable SwitchControl buttons and/or any one of our wearable solutions,...

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Is my wheelchair still working for me?

You have the perfect wheelchair set up, but what if something changes?

A multitude of scenarios may lead to the need to return to your doctor and/or your...

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Manual wheelchairs: rigid and folding frames. How do you choose?

This blog is a part of our series on a consumer's guide to seating and mobility equipment. Click here to see our digital resource The Wheelchair Handbook:...

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Top Ten Blog Posts of 2021 Part 2

As we near the end of the year, Permobil is looking back on the top ten blog post from 2021. Last week we looked at the blogs that made the spots 10-6....

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Top Ten Blog Posts of 2021 Part 1

As we near the end of the year, Permobil is looking back on the top ten blog post from 2021. Here are the blog posts that earned the spots 10 through 6 in...

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What does the color of your wheelchair say about you?

Obtaining your custom manual wheelchair can be an overwhelming process. There are many functional and technical aspects to consider when choosing parts...

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Problems with sliding out of the wheelchair

There are a few misconceptions that seem to persist in the world of wheelchair seating and positioning. Last week we looked at the wedge misconception,...

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The wedge misconception

There are a few misconceptions that seem to persist in the world of wheelchair seating and positioning. We've talked in the past about the elevating...

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Taking a Closer Look at Wheelchair Accessories

Too often in the world of seating and positioning, accessories are used as “band-aids” for a less than optimal wheelchair seating system. Accessories may...

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Types of Power Assist Devices

This is the 15th blog and last blog in our manual wheelchair guide series. See the  1st blog 2nd blog 3rd blog 4th blog 5th blog 6th blog
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