Ultralightweights


Icon Wheelchairs Debuts Fully Adjustable K0005

Ultralightweight wheelchair company, based in Mass., shows chair at Abilities Expo.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Nov 30, 2011
wheelchair shoulder stressors

On Their Shoulders

Propulsion Is Often Blamed for Shoulder Pain, But Is that a Fair Assessment?

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Sep 01, 2011

Another Opinion...

It Is Still Really a Folding Chair...a Modern Version, However

  • By Marty Ball
  • Sep 01, 2011
Building the Best Ultralight

Building the Best Ultralight

Industry Experts Share Their Blueprints for Success

Details, details: When it comes to fine-tuning performance for K0005 wheelchair users, components can count as much as the frame. Here's how tires, wheels, suspension components and pushrims can make or break a great ride.

  • Jun 01, 2011
Clash of the Titans 2011: Folding vs. Rigid

Clash of the Titans 2011: Folding vs. Rigid

For Superior Ride, Transportability & Adjustability, Does One Design Prevail?

Tradition states that ultralightweight rigid chairs offer superior ride and lighter weights, while folding chairs are easier to transport and provide greater adjustability. Is the evolution of ultralights bringing these two design rivals closer together? Or is there still a clear-cut “winner”?

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Mar 01, 2011

Configuring for Ultralightweight Success

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Oct 01, 2010


Clinically Speaking

Ultralights: The Journey So Far & What’s Up Next

  • By Marty Ball
  • Jun 01, 2010

Clash of the Titans

Aluminum vs. Titanium

For Ultralightweight Chair Users, Is There a Clear Winner?

It’s the clash of the titans: Which metal is the better choice for ultralightweight manual chair performance and design? Is there a clear winner? And how do funding sources weigh in?

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Mar 01, 2010

Medicare Announces HCPCS Code Updates for 2010

Three wheelchair codes are discontinued as of Jan. 1

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jan 12, 2010

Spinergy Introduces Three New Spoke Colors

Green, pink, orange join existing color choices.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • May 31, 2009

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