“Prevention is better than cure” is how the adage goes, and so Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) is embarking on an OHS Programme which it believes will help to better equip its clients to effectively reduce injury, illness and fatalities in their work environments. Taking the prevention of injuries and diseases...
Issue 1 2018
Putting ability back into rehabilitation
Picking the right rehabilitation centre for post-SCI therapy can be daunting. Here are a few important things to consider. After a spinal cord injury (SCI), surgery and often a lengthy hospital stay, SCI patients need proper training to become an able, independent wheelchair user. The right rehabilitation centre with the...
Sweat-free summer skin
Wheelchair users are more prone to develop skin conditions, such as pressure sores. Here are a few ways they can take care of their skin this summer. One of the most important aspects of skincare is to ensure that the skin is dry. This can be an exceptional challenge during...
A loo diary
Many wheelchair users require an intermittent catheter, which also means they need a bladder-emptying schedule. Here are a few tips on scheduling your bathroom breaks. Every spinal cord injury (SCI) and its after-effects are different. However, a SCI above the T12 level, upper back, could allow a wheelchair user to...
Ins and outs of advanced manual wheelchairs
Advanced manual wheelchairs offer more options are often light and easy to manoeuvre. CANDICE BRUNSDEN from CE Mobility explains what to look for when you’re going shopping… There are many factors to consider when selecting an advanced manual wheelchair and it can be downright confusing trying to navigate through the...
Pre-trip pointers for an accessible holiday
Before you can enjoy your accessible holiday, you need to pick the appropriate accommodation. Here are a few pointers to help you narrow down the options to ensure you have the best holiday. I am often contacted by readers asking for assistance with accessible travel, and the usual request is:...
Rolling on the runway
A few months after being crowned Miss Wheelchair World First Princess, Lebohang Monyatsi chats to WILLIAM GEORGE about her journey and plans for the future. Lebohang rolls into to the living room, waves at me and says, “Hi” with a smile. She moves swiftly from her wheelchair to a seat...