Hand bike made to measure – Interview with HP Velotechnik
27.09.2024
Being independently mobile and active and sporty at the same time – that's what hand bikes make possible! In addition to good design, safe handling is very important. We took a look at new bike models at the HP Velotechnik stand at REHACARE 2024.
The right wheelchair for me - Interview with Sunrise Medical
27.09.2024
How do I find the right wheelchair for me? The answer is certainly different for every user, as everyone has different requirements and needs. At REHACARE 2024, we asked two professionals at the Sunrise Medical stand about this topic: Mareike Miller and Thomas Böhme.
Cinematic Impressions from the press tour
26.09.2024
Experience REHACARE 2024 through the eyes of journalists: From innovative products to inspiring encounters, every shot from the press tour is truly captivating.
Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese
Para rowing: A sport that breaks down barriers
05.09.2024
Para rowing has developed into one of the most fascinating disciplines of the Paralympic Games in recent years. Dominik Siemenroth and Marc Lembeck, two outstanding German Para rowers, exemplify the tireless commitment and passion that can be found in Para sport.
Ottobock
Paralympics: Companies as active supporters
04.09.2024
The Paralympics are much more than a sporting event. They are a symbol of inclusion, innovation and the power of human will. Behind the scenes, companies play a key role in ensuring that athletes with disabilities can compete at the highest level.
Showerbuddy
Challenges and importance of mobility in the UK
08.05.2024
A UK government report on disability statistics revealed a significant number of people facing mobility challenges. The report found that in 2021/2022 around 16 million people across the UK had a disability of some kind.
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Paris 2024 has chosen its Torchbearers for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
24.01.2024
80% of the 11.000 Torchbearers between the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays have been informed that they will carry the meaningful fire; they are called the 'Forerunners'.
Asian Para Games
Asian Para Games: Hangzhou 2022 cauldron lit as Games open after one-year delay
01.11.2023
After a one-year postponement due to COVID-19, the Hangzhou Asian Paralympic Games were held from October 22 to October 28. A total of 44 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) competed in 564 medal events in 22 sports.
Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann
Participate, join in, experience - Highlights of REHACARE 2023
28.08.2023
In a few days it's that time again, the "REHACARE – Selfdetermined living" starts on 13.09.2023. But instead of just passively strolling through the aisles and looking at products at the various stands, the fair offers its visitors much more! We have already rummaged a little in advance, what there will be to see and experience during the trade fair days!
Sunrise Medical
RGK/Sunrise Medical announces sponsorship of the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
02.05.2023
Sunrise Medical announces sponsorship of the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships 2023 in Dubai from the 9th to the 20th of June. Through this sponsorship the company hopes to raise awareness of the sport and the tremendous potential of people with disabilities.
Kanya Sesser
Meet the female athletes and trailblazers making the fashion industry more inclusive
03.04.2023
Para athletes like Robyn Lambird, Frances Rivera and Kanya Sesser are embracing their bodies and leading the revolution to make the fashion industry more inclusive for people with disabilities.
Mao Zhongwu
Interview with Mao Zhongwu: Paralympics winner in skiing and inclusion ambassador
28.11.2022
Becoming a Paralympics champion after just five years of training – What sounds like a dream to many became true for Mao Zhongwu at this year's Winter Games in Beijing. In an interview with REHACARE Shanghai, he talks about his career path, how sports changed his life and his wishes for the future.
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The joy of water sports includes people with disabilities
27.05.2022
Water sports such as diving, sailing, or kiteboarding evoke a feeling of freedom! You don’t have to travel the five oceans of the world to get in on the fun. Depending on the type of sport, your local man-made lake or public swimming pool can also do the trick.