Tag: Large Rear Wheels
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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.
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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.