Why Core Strength Matters for Wheelchair Users and Where to Start
Adjusting to life in a wheelchair changes your relationship with your own body, and that adjustment takes real time. Muscles you never gave much thought to matter a great deal…
A Practical Guide to Pressure Injury Prevention
Skin is the largest organ in the body, and the one most often overlooked in preventative care. But for health care workers and wheelers alike, few things raise alarm faster…
15 Safe and Simple Wheelchair Exercises for Older Adults
Exercise doesn’t stop mattering once standing becomes difficult. In fact, wheelchair exercises for seniors can improve strength, circulation, flexibility, and mood without ever leaving the chair. The Centers for Disease…
How to Prevent Bed Sores Without Overhauling Your Day
As a wheelchair user for over 20 years and the daughter of a nurse, pressure sores are like the Jason Vorhees of my care plan. There’s good reason for it….
5 Cardio Workouts for Wheelchair Users to Boost Your Heart Health and Stamina
Maintaining good cardiovascular health is vital for everyone regardless of mobility. While traditional methods of exercise might seem out of reach, cardio exercises for wheelchair users offer improved heart health,…
What Wheelchair Yoga Actually Involves and How to Do It Safely
Most yoga content aimed at wheelchair users is written by people who don’t use one. You can tell, because it says things like “gently twist to the right” without mentioning…
