Products

John’s Specialty Jeans Brings a Personal Touch to Adaptive Clothing 

John’s Specialty Jeans provides wheelchair users with custom jeans ordered not just to fit, but also to accommodate any disability-specific needs. Designed to stay up and fit well while seated, the jeans can be modified to more easily access leg bags or colostomy bags. “It’s hard to find stuff that works well, lasts a long time and still looks good, and they provide that,” says longtime customer Patrick Simmons.  

Fitness

Exercise That Works for Wheelchair Users 

Mainstream exercise guidelines often don’t work for those of us without large muscle groups capable of burning calories. We talk with wheelchair users who’ve found creative methods — from high-intensity ergometer intervals, to yoga breathwork — for achieving desired fitness outcomes like higher heart rates and increased oxygen levels.  

Zuk Fitness Offers New Online Workout Option for Wheelchair Users 

This virtual fitness service was created by wheelchair users for wheelchair users and offers strength, cardio warmup and stretching routines that can be completed from your wheelchair, often with minimal equipment. Click to learn more about the workout options and instructors, and how get a discounted membership through United Spinal Association. 

Pro Tips

Wheelchair Mushing is More Than a Free Ride 

Contrary to many perceptions, you don’t need a snowy wonderland or even a sled to get into mushing. Three wheelchair users share how they trained their dogs to pull them on trails and paved surfaces. With the right equipment it’s a safe workout for both human and dog, and a whole lot of fun.  

Richard Bagby: From Peer Support to Policy 

United Spinal’s 2022 Advocate of the Year shares how he went from individual peer mentoring at his local rehab center to running a United Spinal chapter and securing state-level policy changes that benefit the disability community. “Whether you’re trying to figure out how to become independent, or you’re trying to make legislative change or societal change, it’s knowing people,” he says. “And you can’t know people without getting out there and introducing yourself.” 

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