Free app launched in Portsmouth to help people with reduced mobility easily plan their travel routes
Announced by Portsmouth City Council, a new free app called Route4U has been launched, enabling Portsmouth residents with mobility needs to plan their travel routes…
People with mobility issues set to benefit from pioneering rehabilitative wearable devices
The lives of thousands of people with mobility issues could be transformed thanks to ground-breaking research by scientists at the University of Bristol. The FREEHAB…
Bespoke solution allows retired Gulf War veteran to aim for medal glory at the 2020 Paralympic Games
Healthcare equipment supplier Gerald Simonds is delighted to be supporting retired Army Captain Ken Hargreaves as he aims to qualify for the Team GB archery…
WAV specialist launches wheelchair tie-down system to address users’ experiences with uncomfortable seatbelts
In response to users’ comments about the discomfort they encounter with seatbelts, Lewis Reed has developed the Sure-Fit 200 wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system.…
New lightweight and foldable rollator to tackle tight spaces and allow for easy travel
Daily living product manufacturer Able2 has revealed the launch of its new EZ Fold-N-Go rollator, allowing individuals to easily pack the product away when out…
Clever folding wheelchair helps woman get triathlon ready
World para-triathlete champion Hannah Moore has a new ally in her preparations to retain her crown in 2019 – the Ottobock Avantgarde wheelchair. Below-knee amputee…
Innovative head control allows users to control their powerchairs through head, cheek or eye movement
Created by Now Technologies, the Gyro Glory provides powered wheelchair users with an easy to use, discreet headset from which they can control their chair…
Clever eye-controlled wheelchair system launches for people with neuromuscular diseases
Credit: GeekWire A new system has been launched for disabled people with restricted mobility called the Independence Drive, which allows people to move their wheelchair…
Cooling backrest cushion backed by clinical evidence to demonstrate how it benefits users
wheelAIR has published a new clinical indications document, providing evidence to both clients and healthcare professionals that its cooling backrest cushion delivers positive results to…
Research team develops AI-enabled medical device to aid people affected by paralysis
A team of Australian researchers have created a new, breakthrough medical device, called the Stentrode, which utilises AI in a bid to help people who…