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Running Smoothly: A Guide to Regular Power Wheelchair Maintenance

By Ashleigh Haskins

Your power wheelchair puts in a lot of work day in, day out. Keeping it well maintained means it keeps up with your life, and means you're far less likely to be caught out by an unexpected breakdown...

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Roll On: A Guide to Regular Manual Wheelchair Maintenance

By Ashleigh Haskins

Your wheelchair is so much more than a piece of equipment — it's your independence, your transport, and your connection to the world around you. Like any high-use item, a little regular care and...

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Before the Buzzer and After the Whistle: Game Tips for Wheelchair Basketball

By GTK

Performing at your best in wheelchair basketball isn't just about what happens during the game. What you do in the hours before you hit the court and the way you look after yourself and your...

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Game Ready: Keeping Your Sports Wheelchair in Peak Condition

By GTK

For wheelchair basketball athletes, your sports chair is your most important piece of equipment. It's tuned to your body, built for performance, and takes a serious beating across every training...

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The Importance of Crawling: How the Daytot Joey Supports Essential Development

By Ashleigh Haskins

Crawling is such an exciting milestone in early childhood. It lays the groundwork for building strength, coordination, and motor skills that are key for walking and other complex movements. Even if a...

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Rolling with it: A Quick Guide to Manual Wheelchair Wheel Size and Tyre Types

By Ashleigh Haskins

Choosing the right wheel size and tire type for a manual wheelchair is important for making sure you get the most comfort, performance, and functionality. The perfect combo can boost your mobility,...

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Escaping the Footpath: When to consider an off-road power wheelchair

By Ashleigh Haskins

Power wheelchairs have come a long way in regards to how they handle varying terrain. Modern power wheelchairs can negotiate tight indoor spaces then head outside and traverse uneven ground...

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Beyond the scale: The Hidden Factors Behind How Heavy a Manual Wheelchair Feels

By Ashleigh Haskins

When considering the weight of a manual wheelchair, we often think of the number on the scale first. Lighter wheelchairs should be easier to propel and handle, right? However, several other crucial...

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Exploring Front End Angle and Frame Depth in Custom Manual Wheelchair Scripting

By Ashleigh Haskins

When scripting a custom manual wheelchair, there are several parts of the frame that can be customised to the individual. Among the considerations in customising these wheelchairs are the front end...

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Crystal Ball Wanted…Prescribing Wheelchairs for People with Progressive Conditions

By Ashleigh Haskins

One of the hardest parts of wheelchair prescription is working out what a person needs in the wheelchair for the years to come. For most people, we need the wheelchair to last approximately five...

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