When Should You Replace Wheelchair Parts?

It depends on how you use your chair.

March 14, 2026 · 2 min · Urban Cripple

Do You Have Any Advice on Maintaining Core Strength Without Leg Function?

Here’s a few exercises to strengthen your core.

February 17, 2026 · 1 min · Urban Cripple

What Air Pump Works for Limited Hand Function?

This one was tougher than it should be.

February 5, 2026 · 1 min · Urban Cripple

What's the Best Way to Carry a Phone as a Wheelchair User?

Put it in your pocket, belt clip holder, or under your thigh.

January 30, 2026 · 1 min · Urban Cripple

How Do I Garden in a Wheelchair?

Raised beds, mostly.

March 3, 2024 · 1 min · Urban Cripple

How Do I Avoid Becoming Terminally Online?

How to stop doomscrolling (as much).

August 6, 2023 · 2 min · Urban Cripple

How Do I Get My Doctor to Stop Ignoring My Symptoms?

Document everything and be persistent.

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · Urban Cripple

Can I use the Accessible Stall to Avoid an Accident?

Please don’t shit your pants.

February 18, 2022 · 1 min · Urban Cripple

How Do I Talk to People About Embarrassing Medical Issues?

You don’t have to share everything.

December 15, 2021 · 1 min · Urban Cripple

What's the Best Type of Backpack for a Wheelchair User?

The best bag is one that doesn’t hang off the back of your chair.

August 12, 2021 · 2 min · Urban Cripple