A Brief Guide to Wheelchair Batteries
Power wheelchair batteries are often not thought of until they experience problems. At GTK, we’d like to shed some light on wheelchair batteries considering how important they are to the wheelchair.
Understanding Power Wheelchair Motors: Two Pole or Four Pole
One of the common questions we are asked about power wheelchairs is what is better, two pole or four pole motors? Like many of the ‘what is better questions’, there is no easy answer as it depends on...
How to Choose and Use the Right Walking Frame
Walking frames are a form of mobility aids that provide disabled people with extra support and stability for walking. Basically, it helps people with disabilities or physical restrictions to maintain...
10 Benefits of Mobility Scooters
Mobility scooters can make it easier for people with mobility difficulties to get around. They are stylish, highly functional and attractive to look at. However, beyond these, they offer a host of...
Benefits of Manual and Powered Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs increase mobility and independence for people with disabilities, enabling active participation in day to day activities.
Power Wheelchair or Mobility Scooter – Which is Right for You?
Introduction For people who have limited mobility, mobility aids are a great relief. However, with mobility aids, people are faced with a slight yet significant dilemma – choosing the right one. In...
An Intro to the Paratriathlon
Paratriathlon's were first experienced at the 2016 Brazilian Paralympics. Their introduction there brought them into the spotlight for athletes of all skills and levels.
Choosing a Power Wheelchair base
One of the first things to consider when scripting a power wheelchair is what kind of base will work best for the client. But why is the base type, or the drive wheel location, so important?
Choosing the Right Disability Stroller for Your Child
Most parents will purchase a stroller for their child at some point. It's an invaluable accessory for getting around with a child or baby. But choosing the right stroller can be difficult. There are...
What to Look For In a Manual Wheelchair
There have been significant technological advances over the past 10 years which has seen improvements to manual wheelchair options available to the Australian market. There is now more choice than...