There is a lot of diversity in the world of wheelchairs. Pediatric wheelchairs are one of these diverse options that aim to maintain good positioning and/or give independence to young users.

One of the most common questions among parents is, “when my child grows up, do I have to change wheelchairs?”

The answer is NO. One of the advantages of Zippie pediatric chairs is that they are designed for the changes that your child may experience throughout the wheelchair's life.

Within the world of Assistive Technology, the evaluation is of great importance, since at the time of choosing technology, it will allow us to have the necessary information to make the correct selection.

Today, I am going to share everything you need to know about wheelchair cushions. This will help you maximize their functionality and keep them in working order longer.

Hello, my name is Pamela. I am part of a small family of only 4 people - my husband, Jesus, my daughter, Renata and my son, Matías. Motherhood is a constant challenge. I can talk about my two children for hours, but this time I will focus on Mat.

There are many types of wheelchairs to meet the different requirements of different users. In this article I want to reinforce the knowledge and importance of considering positioning systems that offer tilt, recline and leg raises. When the positioning system is motorized, the user can access all the settings independently.

Tilt systems allow users to change the angle of the seat in relation to the ground while maintaining a constant angle between the backrest and the seat.

Because there are no semi-sport wheelchairs, the difference between a wheelchair for daily use and one for sports is very important. Just like shoes, different wheelchairs have different design characteristics based on the functionality of the chair.

Ambulation is the ability to walk from one place to another, with or without an assistive device. Human development begins with crawling until reaching vertical ambulation. This typically begins at around 9 months of age and the ability to walk between 12 and 18 months. When beginning to ambulate, the infant develops a stronger involvement with their environment since they are on the same plane as the rest of the people around him. This allows better interaction with people and objects in the environment.

Before choosing an appropriate chair, it is important to know the type of diagnosis that we are dealing with. Let’s investigate childhood cerebral palsy a bit.

Childhood cerebral palsy is the permanent disorder of movement and posture (paralysis) that appears in childhood. It is not a single disease but encompasses a wide variety of syndromes that permanently injure the brain during development.

After an operation, it’s very common to feel post-surgical pain. In fact, patients almost always feel some sort of pain after awakening. Doctors and nurses have multiple treatment options to alleviate this discomfort and will administer the therapy you need based on the degree of pain you experience.

Controlling the pain will help you feel more comfortable during the recovery period. You will recover quicker and the results of the operation will be more satisfactory.

Today we will talk about the importance and difference of a sports wheelchair to that of daily use.