Why Adjust your Footrest Height?

by | Apr 23, 2020 | Uncategorized

A footrest is a hanger that is connected to a base where the wheelchair user can place his/her feet. Most wheelchairs have footrests that swing-away and remove to avoid accidents when the user transfers or stands-up from the wheelchair. Footrests can have a very basic...

Covid-19 Lockdown Emergency Numbers

by | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized

We fully support the measures announced by President Ramaphosa and are therefore closed. Please take care and let us flatten the curve together. If you have an emergency our managers and skeleton staff are available. Joburg Wholesale Vernon: 072 855 3492 |...

Rigid or folding – Which one is for you?

by | Mar 9, 2020 | Uncategorized

Rigid wheelchairs are ideal for active users who want the most options for the least amount of weight. With fewer moving parts the majority of your energy you exert in pushing is translated into forward motion. This results in a highly...

Prevent Pressure Sores

by | Feb 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

7 ways to prevent pressure sores: Change is as good as a holiday – shift your position often and perform pressure lifts every 20 minutes.Don’t sweat the small stuff – avoid moisture of any kind & invest in a good quality cushion cover.Out with the old, in with the...

Speed Up

by | Feb 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Make the move from solid to air: Although air tyres come with some maintenance, nothing beats the light, smooth ride they provide. Try the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyre for the best of both worlds.Get skinny: A narrower tyre has less rolling resistance and you’ll get...