Wheelchair Articles

In order to make the proper decision in choosing a wheelchair that is right for you and your lifestyle, you need to know what the specific differences of each type of wheel drive and configuration. We here at HPFY can give you the rundown on your options to help you choose.

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Who doesn’t love to travel? But for those who have a disability the prospect of going on a vacation may seem like a pipe dream. This wonderful world we live in is not always 100% handicap accessible and sometimes extremely frustrating to those who may have limited mobility or some other disability.

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The fine line between maintaining your independence and mobility includes the risk of developing pressure ulcers for those who use wheelchairs daily. Pressure sores may seem like a minor problem, but they can lead to serious health issues down the road. These can be difficult to heal and can lead to serious infection over time. HPFY offers some tips that can help you avoiding pressure sores.

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Finding the proper wheelchair for your specific needs may seem like a daunting, almost impossible feat. As you can imagine, wheelchairs are not a one-size-fits-all solution to every mobility issue. As much as each person is individually different, so are wheelchairs. We here at HPFY are here to help you choose the best possible wheelchair by presenting the top 10 reviewed wheelchairs of 2022.

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The United States of America is one of the leading countries in terms of wheelchair accessibility. But to call all of its cities 'wheelchair friendly' would be a misnomer. Certainly, some cities are much more wheelchair accessible than others. So, if you are planning a wheelchair friendly vacation for yourself or your family, start with the below-given list of cities.

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Exercising while seated in a wheelchair is important for your overall health and can head off potential problems down the road. Our bodies are designed to move and when our mobility becomes impaired to the point where we need a wheelchair to get around; this immobility can have negative effects.

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Longer distances can present a greater challenge to those with limited mobility and due to an injury/illness, or just aging in general, fatigue can be a major problem. Wheelchairs (both manual and powered) and even scooters can make these greater distances much easier to tackle.

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Many people feel that due to their injury or handicap that this lack of mobility means that they cannot travel. There are those that believe that since you may be reliant on a wheelchair to get around that actually they tether you to your home. This could not be further from the truth. Getting out and about is no longer a pipe dream to anyone who may be of limited mobility.

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