Morph Wheels are amazing wheelchair wheels which can be detached and folded up to approximately half their open size. They’re a genius idea to provide easier transport and storage for wheelchair users. They’re incredibly helpful and also look good too. The design has been knocking around since 2010 but has only recently become available for purchase in the UK.…
These smartCRUTCH crutches have been developed to provide more comfort to the user than a conventional forearm or underarm crutch. Their handles distribute your weight across your forearms rather than forcing all of the pressure you exert onto your hands and wrists. Redistributing the weight means that the pressure is reduced as the force you…
When researching for articles on stylish mobility wheelchairs we find out that there are so many stylish wheelchair concepts which just never seem to get made. It’s a problem we highlighted in our post a few months ago on trendy wheelchairs. There are loads of designers out there coming up with amazing and innovative new…
Our ongoing mission to find trendy mobility aids has taken us on a search for stylish wheelchairs. We’ve had a look around and come up with a selection of wheelchairs that are a little sleeker and more design focused than the average chair. One thing that is frustrating when looking for a more attractive looking…
Last week, we did a post about how difficult it is to find stylish walking sticks and crutches. We thought that that was a challenge but then we tried to find stylish mobility scooters! Companies building mobility scooters have to work not only to create a practical, functioning machine but also to make something that…
With Christmas just around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to put together some ideas of stylish presents, that people can give to their less able friends and family. Here’s our list of the best stylish Christmas presents for the less able: Wheelchairs and Attachments FreeWheel is a wheelchair attachment that…
There are some interesting developments going on at the moment as scientists and inventors work on improving the functionality of wheelchairs. Take a look at some of the directions the future of the wheelchair may take: The WHILL is an add-on which turns normal wheelchairs into electric ones. The device clamps onto the wheels of manual…
Update Sept 2015: Ossenberg are now distributed through Mobility Choices in the UK or direct from their website. See this link . I have extolled the virtues of Kowsky crutches in previous posts as they are quiet and look good (as long as you don’t make them over colourful!). Now there is an alternative and…
I’ve heard from kowsky and here is the link to Sunrise Medical who in turn will direct you to a local supplier of Kowsky crutches, known in the UK as Coopers??? http://www.sunrisemedical.com/products/product_list.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306500375&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395297629&bmUID=1342419142835&bmLocale=en_GB&theFolderID=2534374306500375