This past weekend, Man of Steel opened up in theatres, earning millions of dollars and entertaining audiences around the world. Man of Steel is of course the latest adaption of the comic book hero Superman, an American icon that has been around for 75 years. It’s only fitting that a new Superman movie would be Read more…
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Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: Ford E-Series Reflection
Welcome back to Rollx Vans’ Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide. A few posts ago, we said goodbye to the Volkswagen Routan, a minivan that’s being discontinued after this year. Unfortunately, the Routan isn’t the only van that’s going away in 2014. The Ford Econoline, a staple of the full-size van market, is coming to an end. Read more…
A Permanent Treatment for Cerebral Palsy
The famous story “Flowers for Algernon” tells of a man named Charles Gordon, a mentally deficient janitor. At the beginning of the story, Charles undergoes a surgery that triples his IQ, making him a kind of super genius. But as the story unfolds, Charles realizes that the effects of the surgery are only temporary, and Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: Town & Country and the Dodge Caravan
If you were to name two classic minivans, they would probably be the Dodge Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country. In fact, the Dodge Caravan is the oldest active minivan model in the country, having debuted all the way back in 1983. The Caravan has proven so popular, that it’s very name has come Read more…
Current Developments in Cerebral Palsy: 2013
Cerebral Palsy is a term used to describe multiple types of non-progressive motor conditions that result in physical impairment. Typically, cerebral is something a person is born with or develops very shortly after their birth. Currently there is no cure, but progress is being made in a variety of treatments. We thought we would take Read more…
Wheelchair Van Buyer’s Guide: The Honda Odyssey
When you’re telling someone about your car, there’s usually one question they ask first: “What kind is it?” People always want to know what you’re driving, and many are eager to give you their opinion of that particular car. With wheelchair vans, you might not have as many makes and models to choose from, but Read more…
The Importance of Physical Therapy and Exercise
Many people exercise for looks. They want to be thin. They want to have big muscles. Others exercise as a form of training. Either they’re an athlete or maybe they’re going to run a 5k or marathon. But then there are some who exercise in hopes of regaining what they’ve lost. Therapeutic exercise can help Read more…
The Celebration of Moms Continues with Best Mom on Wheels 2013
Two weeks ago, many of us celebrated Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a national holiday that started back during the beginning of the 1900’s. While some complain that the day has become overly commercialized like so many other holidays, Mother’s Day still holds a special place in our hearts. Though the day has now passed, Read more…
Rollx Vans’ Buyer’s Guide: Wheelchair Minivans
While full-size wheelchair vans offer great space and comfort, wheelchair minivans are the most popular wheelchair vans by far. Why are minivans so popular? Honestly, they simply provide a number of advantages and choices that are superior to full-size vans. Also, in many cases, full-size vans for handicap are simply more than a person needs. Read more…
ALS Research Developments Shine a Light of Hope
The brain contains over 2 billion cells. When a person is diagnosed with ALS, approximately 75,000 of these cells become sick and start to die. That’s about a hundred-thousandth of a percent (or .00001{4484a610ba12ad46baec767347073917e486819a83b2d744ced0feda89144e79}) of the brain cells are infected. This is part of what makes treating and understanding ALS so difficult. It’s not like Read more…