





Education & Evidence
Proof in motion.
The right chair can make all the difference — in your life, in your independence, and in your long-term health. See how we’re using the latest medical research to deliver information that moves everyone in our industry forward.
Latest Blog Posts
Abilities Virtual Interview with Chuck Witkowski & Paul Amadeus Lane
Permobil has attended and supported the Abilities Expo for a number of years. So when the event for the disability community moved from an in-person experience to a virtual experience we were excited to be a part of the first Abilities Virtual. Below is a video of the interview between the president of Permobil Chuck Witkowski and Paul Amadeus Lane along with the transcript of the conversation.
Cushion Geometry: Linear and Contoured
There are three areas to understand when choosing a wheelchair seat cushion: methods of pressure redistribution, cushion geometry, and cushion medium. Today's blog focuses on cushion geometry.
Linear
Refers to a flat seat cushion
Can be a variety of mediums (foam layers, foam with gel, air, etc)
Taking a closer look at the K0005 ultra lightweight manual wheelchair
This is the 3rd blog in our manual wheelchair guide series. See the 1st blog and 2nd blog. Check out the Manual Wheelchair Guide to learn more.
So far in our manual wheelchair blog series we've taken a look at both the DME and CRT manual wheelchair options on the market. Today we're taking a closer look at the CRT K0005 ultra lightweight manual wheelchair.
Ultra Lightweight Manual Wheelchair Requirements
We take a personal approach to complex rehab equipment.
That’s right, personal.
Because we know every person faces unique challenges in mobility, comfort and safety. Challenges our pioneering spirit can solve through design, engineering and technology.









United in purpose.
More than 40 years ago, Permobil was founded with an idea: that what people can achieve should never be a question of ability, and we have the technology to make this dream possible. This belief is the very foundation of each of our brands – Permobil, TiLite and ROHO.



Permobil Power Wheelchairs
The industry standard in enhancing mobility with more capable, more personal electric power chairs.



Manual Wheelchairs
Pioneers in lightweight personalized wheelchairs, built for life.



Seating + Positioning
Advanced seating and positioning for proven comfort and skin protection for everyone, compatible with any wheelchair.