WheelchairWise: get to grips with your specialised seating needs
-
Why Do Wheelchairs Have Big Wheels?
Wheelchairs have big, self propelling rear wheels so that the occupant can move themselves independently. They will also have small wheels on the front known as castors, which are primarily for turning.
-
What Is A Self-Propelled Wheelchair?
A self propelled wheelchair is moved by the occupant. This would most commonly refer to a manual wheelchair with large rear wheels that can be propelled by the user. All it requires is for the user to have functional use of their upper limbs.
-
How Do I Pick The Right Wheelchair?
There are a few fundamental factors to consider when choosing the right wheelchair. A proper wheelchair assessment will ensure that the chair is the right size for the user, so let’s look at the more fundamental principles of what constitutes the right chair for the user.
-
Why Do Wheelchairs Have Slanted Wheels?
Wheelchairs often have slanted wheels. This is called camber, and the purpose of camber is to provide more manoeuvrability by having decreased rolling resistance.