Taking the Reins on Life

“I elevate myself so that the big horses can see me a lot better. You’re less intimidating at their level.” — Christina Myers, Quakertown, PA Old habits die hard, as well as old preferences. Christina Myers had used a manual wheelchair for several years. Over time, she needed multiple surgeries and as a result, itContinue reading “Taking the Reins on Life”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”

Wheelchair Accessories for Travel

There are a variety of wheelchair accessories out there and each one fulfills a different purpose. In fact, they can be a traveler’s best friend. If you are traveling with your power wheelchair, you’ll want to check out our list of accessories that will be useful for your upcoming trip. Accessories for Storage It’s alwaysContinue reading “Wheelchair Accessories for Travel”

Power Wheelchair Accessories Gift Guide

The word accessory may make you think of an item that is added for aesthetics. However, accessories are not just something pretty that you can get with your motorized wheelchair. The truth is, our accessories are also functional, meaning that they serve a purpose beyond making your power wheelchair look cool, enhancing your ride experienceContinue reading “Power Wheelchair Accessories Gift Guide”

A Beginner’s Guide to Para-Pickleball

You may have heard of wheelchair tennis and para-badminton, but have you heard of para-pickleball? Though it’s not currently as widespread as other paddle or racket sports, you may just want to add this to your list of adaptive sports to try. What is Pickleball? Pickleball is considered a paddleball sport that encompasses some ofContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Para-Pickleball”

Power Wheelchair Features for Camping

You’re an outdoor enthusiast and want to enjoy nature. You’ve added some accessible national parks and trails to your list and have started planning your trip.  Now, onto the next hurdle. One of the worst parts of going on a trip is packing. No matter how many times you’ve gone on trips, it’s so easyContinue reading “Power Wheelchair Features for Camping”

Five Benefits of Planning a Staycation

You may have seen the term “staycation” floating around the internet in recent years. Although the concept of staying at home isn’t new, staycations have taken the online world by storm. What is a staycation? You can probably guess by the name that a staycation is the act of taking time off from work orContinue reading “Five Benefits of Planning a Staycation”

How to Get Your Child’s Wheelchair Serviced

Your child’s Edge 3 Stretto™ is a sophisticated power chair. Like any mobility product, it requires routine maintenance checks, some of which require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. Getting your child’s power wheelchair serviced can help ensure that the power wheelchair gives him or her years of trouble-free operation.Continue reading “How to Get Your Child’s Wheelchair Serviced”

Are My Child’s Wheelchair Batteries Covered by Medicare?

Even if you follow the best charging practices to prolong the life of your child’s wheelchair batteries, there may come a time when you have to replace them. When you are ready to replace and dispose of them, you may wonder if the batteries for your child’s electric wheelchair are covered by Medicare. Medicare PartContinue reading “Are My Child’s Wheelchair Batteries Covered by Medicare?”

Where to Buy Pediatric Wheelchair Batteries

Your child’s pediatric wheelchair needs new batteries and you aren’t sure where to go. Fortunately, Quantum Rehab® works with dealers across the country and around the world that sell batteries for pediatric wheelchairs. Buying Pediatric Wheelchair Batteries Near You If you are in your hometown, the first thing we recommend is to contact your localContinue reading “Where to Buy Pediatric Wheelchair Batteries”