QuantumRehab

A Beginner’s Guide to Sitting Volleyball

Sitting volleyball is a form of volleyball that is adapted for people with disabilities. This adapted sport is played similarly to traditional volleyball, with a few modifications to the rules, making this sport playable for people of all abilities. In this adapted version of volleyball, the net is about 3 feet high, and the courtContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Sitting Volleyball”

A Child Motorized Wheelchair for SMA

Spinal muscular atrophy, also known as SMA, affects the control of muscle movement. An individual with spinal muscular atrophy loses specialized nerve cells referred to as motor neurons, causing muscle weakness and wasting. In severe cases, the muscles used for breathing and swallowing are also affected. There are many types of spinal muscular atrophy. SpinalContinue reading “A Child Motorized Wheelchair for SMA”

The Best Pediatric Wheelchair Brands

Looking for the best pediatric motorized wheelchair for your child? Not sure which brand is best suited for your son or daughter? At Quantum Rehab®, we understand that the comfort of your child is extremely important to you, as well as his or her independence! Here are three reasons why you should choose Quantum, oneContinue reading “The Best Pediatric Wheelchair Brands”

A Narrow Motorized Wheelchair and Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, otherwise referred to as MS, is a chronic auto-immune disorder within the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis affects neurons that allow an individual’s brain to control his or her body. Multiple sclerosis types include primary progressive (PPMS), clinically isolated syndrome, (CIS), relapsed-remitting (RRMS) and secondary progressive (SPMS). Symptoms of multiple sclerosis include theContinue reading “A Narrow Motorized Wheelchair and Multiple Sclerosis”

Ways to Protect Yourself During COVID-19

With all the news going around about COVID-19 on television and online, you may be wondering how to protect yourself from this potential threat to your health. We’ve compiled a list of ways you can protect yourself and others during COVID-19. Wear a Mask Even if you don’t have COVID-19, you can still be aContinue reading “Ways to Protect Yourself During COVID-19”

Swimming for Para-athletes

While many sports are adapted and slightly altered for individuals with disabilities, swimming is a sport that anyone can do. It just takes a little bit of learning and a lot of practice. Swimming has been a part of the Paralympics since the first Games in 1960 in Rome. Today, both men and women participateContinue reading “Swimming for Para-athletes”

Indoor Group Activities and COVID-19

After self-quarantining for a few months, it’s natural to want to get out and spend some time with loved ones. As stay-at-home restrictions are lifted, it can be tempting to go back to living life as it was before. However, when it comes to returning to our routines, it’s a slow process. You still wantContinue reading “Indoor Group Activities and COVID-19”

A Super Narrow Wheelchair for ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also called ALS, is a progressive neuromuscular disease. It causes the loss of structure or function of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain. The brain loses its ability to control muscle movements. ALS is a progressive condition. A person with ALS typically experiences a sudden decline in function and theirContinue reading “A Super Narrow Wheelchair for ALS”