Wheelchair Clothing

If you’re looking for clothing to wear and your wheelchair bound, you have many different styles and functions to choose from.

Some of the most popular kinds of wheelchair clothing is blankets and shoulder wraps, which are not actually clothes.

When choosing clothing there are several things you need to know to help you make the right choose:

One important consideration for mobility chair users is a device that will prevent your clothing from being caught in the wheels of your chair. Made of plastic, fiber, or cloth, these quarter-circle-shaped clothes guards fit between you and the rear wheels.

One cautionary note: rigid clothes guards may prevent your wheelchair from folding flat. This is usually not a problem with the cloth variety.

Finally, consider “clothing” for the wheelchair itself. Wheelchair covers come in sizes large enough to fit any wheelchair or electric scooter, and most are weatherproof, just in case you end up storing your wheelchair outdoors.

Most covers will keep the wheelchair from wind, rain, and snow, as well as keeping it clean.

Wheelchair Accessible Hunting and Fishing

Hunting and fishing is popular sport for men and women alike, and until recently access to these sports for disabled persons had been difficult if not impossible due to the remote locations involved. This is where the Accessible Canadian Adventures (ACA) has changed this forever. Accessible Canadian Adventures will design and coordinates and arranges hunting, fishing  and wildlife photography adventures specifically for disabled sportsmen and women. Tell them where you want to experience your adventure and what specific hunting/fishing expedition you desire, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

Accessible Canadian Adventures specialized network includes the finest outfitters who can provide the wheelchair and able bodied sports person a window of opportunity to hunt big game, fish for their prize catch or film wildlife photography in remote areas of the Canadian wilderness.  There outfitters and guides perform their responsibilities professionally and ethically and clean lodgings with friendly hosts make sure the experience will match your expectations.

If you’re deciding whether these activities are the right activity for you, here are some things to consider:

Extreme Chairing

Welcome to Extreme Chairing, was created for all people who enjoy participating in action adventure sports. Extreme Chairing is is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that raises money and awareness for spinal cord injury research. Extreme Chairing uses the money to help people with high level injuries and limited mobility get involved in adventure sports and push themselves beyond their usual everyday. The aim of Extreme Chairing is here to teach both able bodied and disabled people that life does not have to stop due to a severe injury, or living life with a disability.

Most people have heard of the bodied action sports such as, skateboarding, snow boarding, BASE jumping, mountain climbing, different types of racing, and many others. Not many people know of sports that are done by disabled action sport athletes. Some sports such as chairing, sit ski, 4 cross, body surfing, power wheelchair racing, and others are starting to gain more attention all over the world.

On the Extreme Chairing website you can find information about these sports and some of the athletes that participate in them. On Extreme Chairing you will find people with disabilities that do not participate in these sports but enjoy watching and supporting extreme chairing. They continully are looking for more people to join, support, and help get the word out about this new growing organization.

If you would like more information or would like to join Extreme Chairing click here.

Wheelchair Quad Rugby

Wheelchair rugby is a team sport for athletes with a disability. Developed in Canada in the late 1970s, it is currently practiced in over twenty countries around the world and is a Paralympic sport since its induction in the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta.

The wheelchair rugby original name was murderball due to its contact and in the United States, it is referred to as quad rugby. All wheelchair rugby players must be quadriplegic as stated in the rules. Unlike most sports Wheelchair rugby is a mixed sport with men and women sharing the same court and in the same teams Wheelchair rugby is played indoors on a hardwood court of the same size as basketball.

Wheelchair Rugby is played in a manual wheelchair. The rules include detailed specifications for the wheelchair. Many players use custom-made sports wheelchairs that are specifically designed for wheelchair rugby. Key design features include a front bumper, designed to help strike and hold opposing wheelchairs, and wings, which are positioned in front of the main wheels to make the wheelchair more difficult to stop and hold. All wheelchairs must be equipped with spoke protectors, to prevent damage to the wheels, and an anti-tip device at the back.

The sport of wheelchair rugby is governed by the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation which was established in 1993.

Some of the official rules includes:

If your interested you may like look up the likes of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby or United States Quad Rugby Association.

Interested in Wheelchair Sports? Look at the comprehesive list of Wheelchair Related Sports.

International Wheelchair Aviators

The International Wheelchair Aviators or IWA organization for short began in 1972 as just a once a monthly “fly to lunch” group of four paraplegic aviators,The Southern California
Wheelchair Aviators (SCWA) was started by Bill Blackwood, Ed Hays, Dan Rodewald, and Neil Adler. it has developed into a worldwide group of disabled and able bodied pilots interested in aviation and flying.

The international Wheelchair Aviators mission is to help disabled pilots in their quest to fly by providing valuable information about Federal Aviation Association (FAA) medical requirements, hand control availability and flight schools that work with those confined to wheelchairs.

Members have many different disabilities including paraplegia, quadriplegia, amputee, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, polio and other problems.

Through their hard work and persistence and with the help of a tolerant FAA medical system, hundreds of disabled pilots have been given the opportunity to fly, many to resume flying careers.

Over the part 36 years,hundreds of wheelchair pilots have flown thousands of hours all over the world and in many different types of aircraft using hand controls or whatever was necessary to operate the aircraft as pilot in command.

The worldwide organization also provides a current listing of disabled pilots, their injuries, type of plane flown, hand controls used, telephone and address.

Visit International Wheelchair Aviators for more information.

Extreme Wheelchair Sports

Wheelchair sports cover the wide spectrum of sports for wheechar bound people from likes of wheelchair basketball to wheelchair tennis and  wheelchair racing to wheelchair golf. Yet, extreme wheelchair sports have earned respect and distinction in the disabled mobility sports arena.

Extreme sports have evolved from people who want to take risk-taking, adrenalin-seeking athletes who have a quest to continually push the barriers of what’s possible in life ignoring th fact they are wheelchair bound.

These athletes have served as role models of achievement and inspired others to take on challenges they otherwise would not have considered possible before. Power wheelchair racing and chairing is growing in popularity and includes rail riding, stunting and street rides with ramps and other obstacles. Organized clubs and events are heightening awareness and attracting more athletes to test their abilities.

Adaptive snow skiing is another extreme sport that you can find in popular ski destinations. The most common types of adaptive ski techniques are three-track skiing, two/four-track skiing, mono-skiing and bi-skiing. Contact your ski resorts to learn whats required to d before you travel.

The water version of skiing, thats water skiing attracts wheelchair bound people who enjoy the speed and exhilaration of being pulled behind a boat.

Other extreme sports activities which can be tried out is surfing, skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, jousting, and jumping.

Do a simple intenet search and see what you can come up with, you be able to find clubs, events and contacts in your area if you are interested in testing the limits as an extreme sports athlete.

Interested in Wheelchair Sports? Look at the comprehesive list of Wheelchair Related Sports.

Power Wheelchair Racing

Power Wheelchair Racing is an extreme wheelchair sport can be done by anyone with a power wheelchair. This is a great sport for your mind, body, and soul and of course for the risk-taking, adrenalin-seeking athletes. Not only is it fun, but its filled with excitement and challenges. When a person gets out there and races head to head with someone they forget everything which includes they in a wheelchair.

Power Wheelchair racing is a new sport and is slowly getting the attention from many people around the world. As with many sports they are not for everyone, and there no difference here but if your up for the challenge then power wheelchair racing is for you.

There are currently 5 racing classes in the PWRA and every participant will be assigned to a class. Classes are made to match participants physical ability, power chair speed, and racing experience.

All participants must enter in their class or they may enter in a higher class, but no one may enter in a class lower than there own. Racing ranges from asphalt to off road, and may also incorporate different obstacles such as bump jumps, whoops, and table tops.

Winners from each class ranging from 1st place to 3rd will be awarded trophy’s or prizes. Every power wheechair racer no matter what place they may come in or finish for the day will be awarded points. Points will be added at the end of the season and there will be trophies and prizes awarded for points leaders in the season. Races are organised by the Power Wheelchair Racing Association (PWRA) and are currently held in the Chicago land area, but the PWRA is looking to expand to more cities in the future.

If you are interested in starting Power Wheelchair Racing in your local town please PWRA.

If your interested in starting in Power Wheelchair Racing then why not contact Power Wheelchair Racing Association by clcking on the link.

Interested in Wheelchair Sports? Look at the comprehesive list at Wheelchair Related Sports.

Wheelchair Exercise-workout

A proper wheelchair exercise program can significantly improve your health and well-being over time. Sitting in a wheelchair for long periods of time can cause annoying restlessness and discomfort. It’s important to maintain a regular and preferably daily routine of exercise to kep your body toned and the mind sharp.
Wheelchair exercise will over time help increase strength, improve mobility, flexibility, strengthen the heart and lungs, and help control weight.

We understand that every body has a unique situation so before any excerise its recommended to consukt your doctor or healthcare professional to determine what type of program and which exercises are appropriate for you and your situation.

Have your healthare professional create a unique program and have them regularly monitor your progress to ensure its still relvant to you over time.

Your wheelchair exercise routine may include the use of resistance training bands and free weights. You will be advised specifically how to use these strength-building aids. With resistance bands, you wrap them securely around a door, pole, arm of your wheelchair, or other stable object.

Then, you pull the bands towards you or away from you to work your muscles. You can use the bands to do arm and leg extensions, shoulder rotations and pull downs.

When strength training with free weights, you will use dumbbells and have a routine comprised of different repetitions and sets designed work different muscle groups.

The key is to remember to keep a positive attitude. Start slowly and apply discipline to get into a regular exercise and fitness program. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare professional to ensure you are progressing appropriately.

Interested in Wheelchair Sports? Look at the comprehesive list of Wheelchair Related Sports.

Sky Pal: On-Board Aircraft Wheelchair

Since the new ECAC Code of Good Conduct – EU Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 which was implemented a few monthes ago on July 26th 2008, Percival Aviation has created an on-board aircraft wheelchair to meet the DPTAC guidelines. Due to the dimensions,size and weight of normal wheelchairs, they are not recommended for any air travel, the SkyPAL is small enough for use as an aisle chair, travel as cabin baggage or be stowed.

Techincal Specification

• Width350
• Length653
• Seat Width350
• Seat Depth420
• Seat Height525
• Width Between Arm rests285
• Height of Arm Rest From Seat240
• Height of Back450
• Height of handles800
• Height of Foot Rest Above Ground145
• Height of Foot Rest to Seat380
• Wheel Diameter Front100
• Wheel Diameter Rear100
• Weight of Chair6.5kg
• Maximum Load100kg

Folded Measurements

• Total Width350
• Total Length565
• Total Height245
• Frame ColourSilver
• Fabric ColourBlack

Key Features

DPTAC Compliant

• Single action Braking system
• Single action Folding Backrest
• Passenger Harness restraint system
• Retractable Armrests
• Ergonomically positioned folding Handles
• Indv. Folding Footrest with heel support
• Cushioned Seat
• Lower leg security
• Fabrics - easy clean
• Maintenance Manual & Schedule
• 100mm dia Wheels

Advantages
EASE OF USE
LIGHT WEIGHT CONSTRUCTION
COMPACT
COMFORTABLE

COMPLIANCE

• This wheel chair complies with the
  (UK)DPTAC On-board Wheel Chair specification and the
  (US) DoT 14 CRF Part 382

For more details visit there site at SkyPal or more wheelchair reviews.

September 3, 2008 · Filed Under Wheelchair Review, wheelchairs

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