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Choosing the right legrest for your wheelchair is more than just a matter of comfort—it’s about functionality, accessibility, and remaining sitting position. Whether you’re a new user or upgrading, knowing the different types of legrests can greatly enhance your daily experience. Here’s a five-step guide to help you make an informed choice.    1. Know Your Range of Knee Motion  ... Read More>

Over the years we have preached about the importance of choosing the right wheelchair or the benefits of certain positioning wheelchairs, however we have never talked about the simple benefits that come with using a wheelchair. If you are considering getting a wheelchair, but you’re not sure how it will benefit your life… keep reading!  Independence and freedom The wheelchair ... Read More>

If you arrive at your destination, and it is not obviously accessible, the first thing to do is to seek assistance from the staff. There might be an alternative entrance. However, to avoid disappointments when you reach your destination, there are a variety of apps that wheelchair users can download to check the status of their destination as well as ... Read More>

If you are looking for accessories that can improve your mobility, then KARMA Medical have you covered! One simple accessory can improve a wheelchair user’s mobility and better their day-to-day life. Whether you are a power or manual wheelchair user, there is an accessory for you!  Postural supports Posture supports allow the user to sit in their wheelchair comfortably for ... Read More>

Bathrooms are a basic necessity and should be accessible to everyone, however, for wheelchair user’s it is not always that simple. Without the appropriate adaptations and accessories, a bathroom can be a difficult and even dangerous situation. Making the bathroom accessible will also allow the wheelchair user to be more independent. The following are some simple ideas to add or ... Read More>

The short answer is yes! Cars can be adapted to accommodate wheelchair users to gain further freedom and independence. It may come as a surprise that whose who have been paralyzed or have limited arm and hand function can have their motor vehicle and wheelchair adapted to be safe to drive.  Wheelchair accessible vehicles are a great way for wheelchair ... Read More>

As a wheelchair user, it can be stressful not knowing if your destination is going to be accessible or not. Fortunately, with technology always advancing, there are a myriad of ways to check ahead and plan a wheelchair accessible journey.  Google Maps Google Maps have recently launched a feature on their app to help wheelchair user find possible routes that ... Read More>

Standing for short periods at a time every day has numerous health benefits for wheelchair users. Not only are their physical health benefits, but there are also benefits to the wheelchair user’s mental health. If you are considering including standing rehabilitation into your daily life, consider these KARMA standing wheelchairs.  The benefits of standing wheelchairs Physically, the benefits of a ... Read More>