Wheelchairs give the disabled a chance to be mobile again, a chance to move freely even if the lower part of the body is seriously compromised. There are many different types of chairs, and each has a purpose and a use for which it is best suited.

Wheelchairs were very well known even a long time ago. As hundreds of years passed by, the old models of wheelchairs were becoming treasures historically. They may look not that very good and very old fashion but they are worth looking because they give a lot of meanings and inspiration.

Achilles tendon, a tendon present near our ankle, withstands a lot of mechanical force induced by the body while running, walking or jumping. Therefore these are one of the strongest muscles in the body. The ...

One condition which can really impair people and make them disable for life is cerebral palsy. Now, patients with cerebral palsy have greater chance to live normal lives with the help of stem cell the

Practically each man who lives a sexually active life would really like to have the ability to last longer throughout sex. Sadly, few of them really do one thing about it. I suspect the primary ...

The stairs can present some very large dangers to people of all ages, but seniors are most at risk. Accidents often result in serious injuries and can cause both physical and mental harm. Learn more about falls on the stairs and how to prevent them.

If you stutter, you'll want to read this article carefully. I stuttered for over 20 years. From the time I was 5 years old until my mid twenties. My parents and I tried therapy, prayer, fasti

During the past 20 years there has been a growing interest in the effect of stroke on carers. One reason could be the fact that the carer has a great influence on the progress of the patient (Anderson

The disappearing ladder is a useful means of entering and exiting an attic, allowing for easy access without the need for a bulky stepladder that lays around the house or garage when not in use. The ladder folds up and rests in the ceiling, which it also serves as the attic floor when closed; but is

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Tips on accessible traveling abroad from disability travel expert Matt Getze, author of the website, "WheelAdventure.com."

If you're getting older and therefore are likely to be limited to the bed, consider mobility aids for elderly to enhance your way of life. If you are immobilized in the bed or simply inside, owning disability aids generally is a breath of fresh air. Owning disability aids would mean that helpin

Many people who are handicapped and use a wheelchair have long thought that they would never be able to drive again.

MS is a disease affecting and damaging the nerves. It is without a cure but there are things that can be done to help ease the symptoms

Heavy duty mobility scooters are quite similar to regular mobility scooters, but heavy duty scooters have a higher weight capacity. A regular mobility scooter only has a capacity weight of 250 lbs, whereas a heavy duty model is able to hold a maximum weight of 500 lbs. The standard speed of a regula

CPO takes great care to evaluate our patient's needs and goals and find them the best solution. We aim to be a global O & P leader in providing unsurpassed patient care in prosthetics

There are several types of this vehicle that you might want to know. Let is differentiate them and analyze the advantages of each one in boosting the mobility of a disabled individual.

movemanSKG has supplied a Prestige platform lift to the Bethany Baptist Church in Wales. It ensures the building is DDA compliant, and allows people with mobility problems to access the basement vestr

Water pollution poses serious risks to the health of the environment, people and animals. While there are many sources of water pollution, they can all be categorized into either point or no-point contaminants. While the former are closely monitored and regulated in Western countries, the latter are

This article looks at three types of wheelchair ramp design, including straight, zigzag, and wrap. It also discusses building codes for ramps.