Challenges Facing Wheelchair Users—The Problem of Muscle Atrophy

by | Nov 27, 2024 | Assistive Technology, Community Engagement, Health Challenges

For wheelchair users, one of the most common challenges is muscle atrophy. At Ceez Industries, we know how significant this problem is, and we’re determined to find ways to combat it.

What is Muscle Atrophy?

Muscle atrophy occurs when muscles weaken or waste away due to lack of use. For those of us who rely on wheelchairs, it’s an unfortunate reality—being seated for long periods can accelerate the loss of muscle mass, which can lead to decreased mobility, pain, and an overall reduced quality of life.

How Ceez Industries Hopes to Help

We believe that assistive devices should do more than just provide support—they should actively contribute to your well-being. Our goal is to create solutions that keep muscles engaged, whether through adaptive devices that promote movement or technology that encourages consistent use of the muscles we have. We want to develop innovative ways to maintain or even strengthen muscle health for wheelchair users.

A Vision for Better Health

Our vision for the future includes assistive devices that work with you to help keep your muscles active, even while seated. Whether it’s through wearable technology, adaptive robotics, or other innovations, we’re committed to exploring every option that might make a difference.

We’re still in the early stages, but we’re hopeful that, together, we can create technology that helps prevent muscle atrophy and supports better health outcomes for wheelchair users.

Get Involved

If you have ideas, feedback, or want to support our mission to combat muscle atrophy, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can push the boundaries of what’s possible and create assistive technologies that do more than just assist—they empower.