Optimal manual wheelchair set up for an upper limb propeller
2019-09-20
This month I have been asked by a clinician how can we determine what is the optimal manual wheelchair set up for an upper limb propeller.
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2019 Disability influencers you should be following
2019-09-10
As the online world continues to grow and with more and more people becoming social influencers, it's a great time for individuals to share their voice. There are millions of influencers out there from beauty bloggers to foodies who inspire their own community.
查看详情The benefits of wheelchair dancing
2019-08-27
Dancing has many benefits both physical and psychological; it helps keep active, control functions such as cholesterol, and is also a great natural antidote against osteoporosis and stress. These benefits can be enjoyed by anyone who practices dancing, regardless of age, gender or physical condition
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Adventure sports for people with disabilities
2019-08-21
Adventure sports and disability are not incompatible. Actually, with adaptations of kit and the help of qualified professionals, people with disabilities can participate in canyoning, skydiving, hiking, rafting or caving in a totally safe manner. These types of activities present a considerable c
查看详情Disability and the cinema | 4 actors with disabilities
2019-08-08
A long time has passed since Tod Browning directed his famous film in 1932, “Freaks” which was one of the first films on the big screen to address the subject of disability. Since then, the relationship between disability and film has been prolific with numerous examples of works that address incapa
查看详情Part 1 - From power wheelchair environmental control to IoT
2019-08-08
How can the Power Wheelchair (PWC) effectively interact with the home environment? What is the potential of this interaction? This publication aims to find simple and quick answers to these questions.
查看详情Must-do Wheelchair-friendly Trips and Experiences
2019-07-30
As a wheelchair user, travel can sometimes be intimidating and might even be seen to be prohibitive. But the UK has some truly fabulous sights and attractions that have been made accessible. It is easier than you might imagine to find places for a wonderful day out or a longer trip; there is somethi
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Travelling with a Carer: What Are Your Options?
2019-07-10
There is great understanding in the caring community that carers (whether they are employed or a member of the family) benefit from some time away from their duties.
查看详情How high can I go?
2019-07-09
Since visiting many services around the UK revealing the new QUICKIE Q100 R, I frequently get asked how high can it kerb climb and how can I kerb climb consistently? As manufacturers, we always state in our owner’s manuals, brochures and website the maximum a chair can climb a kerb. However the chal
查看详情Seating and Wheelchair Angles
2019-07-09
Provide support in the most posturally aligned comfortable position. However, there may need to be compromises for supporting optimal levels of active movement for functional tasks.
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