Karen C.
2019-02-01
When Karen was 16 years old she was involved in a rollover motor vehicle accident which resulted in broken vertebrae and bruising of her spinal cord. Her official diagnosis was an incomplete C5/C6 spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Mark H.
2019-02-01
In 2010 during his fourth deployment to Afghanistan, Mark was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED). As a direct result of the explosion, both of Mark's lower extremities were amputated above the knees.
查看详情Use of Power Seat Functions Among Full-Time Power Wheelchair Users
2019-02-01
Typically, for full-time power wheelchair users, we look to power seat functions to reduce skin risk, create rest, provide relief, and increase comfort. But how do we know what to recommend to our clients? The research tells us a few key facts.
查看详情3 Solutions for Accessing Power Seating Functions on a Power Wheelchair
2019-02-01
Power seating functions such as tilt, recline, seat elevate, and elevating leg rests provide users with improved positioning, the opportunity to redistribute pressure, and an increased level of independence. However, no matter how beneficial the power seating functions may be, if he/she cannot indep
查看详情Adapted and Disability Football
2019-01-22
There are several ways for people living with a wide range of disabilities. These include adapting football for: Blind or visually impaired people Hearing impaired or deaf people Football for amputees Football for people with cerebral palsy Football for people with learning disabilities Wheel
查看详情Benefits of standing wheelchairs
2018-12-31
Naturally, wheelchair users will spend a large proportion of their time in a seated position, unfortunately this can have a negative impact on their health with side effects including pressure ulcers. Standing powerchairs can offer a solution for wheelchair users who are looking to realise the healt
查看详情How seat elevation can give powerchair users more independence.
2018-11-13
Reaching higher levels, for example ordering at a café or bar, or trying to reach something on a high up shelf, is one of the common difficulties wheelchair users may experience. Frequently, only horizontal mobility is taken into account, but vertical mobility could be just as important for them. Of
查看详情Discover adapted padel
2018-11-06
In just over two years, adapted padel has become a booming sport, highlighted by the creation of clubs, associations and tournaments throughout the country. This new sport, which allows those with physical and mental disabilities to participate in, is played in a wheelchair, uses racquets and a conv
查看详情Boccia: How is it played?
2018-07-26
Did you know that Boccia is currently the fastest growing Paralympic sport by participation? Boccia is probably the most accessible game in the world and the only one where able-bodied people can easily play alongside those with disabilities. The rules for Boccia are quite simple in principle, al
查看详情Paratriathlon: The new paralympic sport
2018-07-03
Dedication, commitment, enthusiasm and competitive spirit are some of the hallmark characteristics associated with the first ever paratriathlon in the last Paralympic Games in Rio 2016.
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