Archive for 'Wheelchairs'

Why You May Want A Power Wheelchair - by Emmanuel M. Aubrey

Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Wheelchairs have been built in order to help people who cannot move by themselves. The simple initial device has been later on motorized and improved to enable handicapped persons perform more tasks. There are two basic types of wheelchairs: the manual wheelchair and the power wheelchair. Some lead wheelchair producers are Invacare and Whirlwind Wheelchair [...]

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Wheelchairs: The Trend from Functionality to Individuality - by Dr. Gene Emmer

Posted on 05. Dec, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Wheelchairs have been around for hundreds of years, but early wheelchairs were intended only to help a disabled individual move from point A to point B. As society progressed and disabled individuals became more integrated, the role of the wheelchair began to change as well. Wheelchairs are now considered not only a means of transportation [...]

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Wheelchairs Shopping 101 - by Viojieley Gurrobat

Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Shopping for a wheelchair is not as easy as choosing the right dress for your date tonight. People who shop for a wheelchair for the first time are often overwhelmed by the number of choices. When you are not able to get the right wheelchair your disability will seem to get worse instead of better. [...]

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Further Expansions Underway at Colours Wheelchairs - by Gene Emmer

Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Colours ‘N Motion, a U.S. medical product manufacturer, announces further steps to expand its operations. Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) January 12, 2005 — Colours ‘N Motion, a leading U.S. manufacturer of innovative and lightweight wheelchairs, announced that it has relocated its operations to a larger facility in Corona, California. This announcement has come [...]

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Determining the Best Wheelchair Power for you - by RuLoterina

Posted on 28. Nov, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Do you need a wheelchair, but you are not sure what type is ideal for your body? Or you might be having doubts on buying manually operated wheelchairs. This page can help you decide.
Like the automobile, the wheelchair was developed to meet the different needs of different users. Modern wheelchairs have different styles and models. [...]

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Wheelchair: stick for the needy individuals - by Nandeshori Devi Konthouja

Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Wheelchair is the mobility tool of the structure of a chair lying on wheels, employ by the individuals who are deprived of walking capability due to poor health, illnesses or disability. The Wheelchair incorporates helpful spaces to help position and weight cushions, in numerous cases. Wheelchairs and seat resolution frequently are purchased all the way [...]

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Wheelchair Sports - by Raquel Simons

Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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There are many sports which have recently become adaptable for individuals who are confined to wheelchairs. Individuals who are quadriplegic and paraplegic can continue to participate in sports, win championships and even take home Olympic metals. Wheelchair sports have come a long way, especially in the past few years and almost all sports have become [...]

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Wheelchair Ramps…Conquering The Final Frontier - by RC Rougeux

Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Wheelchairs make great 2 dimensional transportation: they move back and forth and left and right very easily… as well, the turning radius on a wheelchair has markedly improved over the past few decades making wheelchairs much more able to get into and out of tight spaces. Today, the final frontier in wheelchair accessibility is making [...]

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Wheelchair Power Combo - by Blur Loterina

Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Still can’t find a wheelchair that suits you? There’s a company that caters all types of wheelchairs. And I mean all types. You can either choose from among their samples or you can have the company make one for you. It makes wheelchairs according to your specific needs.
The very first stand-up wheelchair was introduced in [...]

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Wheelchair Accessories: Getting Loaded - by David Faulkner

Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by Mobility Aids.

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Buying a wheelchair today is not very different from buying any other vehicle. There are basic “no frills” wheelchairs, which are perfectly capable of doing their jobs. Then there are the “loaded” wheelchairs, equipped with the buyer’s choices of the many wheelchair accessories choices now available to add remarkable levels of comfort and convenience to [...]

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