How to choose — manual wheelchair

Whether it is a weekend away or longer, having the right mobility aids can make all the difference. The 5 travel-friendly mobility aids below are all lightweight, suitable for indoor and outdoor areas, and foldable (for easier transportation and storage). Karma Ergo Lite Deluxe Wheelchair   Safe Work Load: 100kg Available in both Self Propelled and Transit versions Top Accessories available: Wheelchair Exclusive Travel Bag - Perfect for transportation.  Rear Bag - Great for extra storage space during the trip! Ellipse Carbon Walker Safe Work Load: 100kg Nylon bag for storage under the seat included - Great for extra storage space during the trip! Yoga...

Tilt in Space Manual Wheelchairs are wheelchairs designed for a user who has limited ability to reposition themselves in a standard manual wheelchair and as a result, is at risk of pressure injuries. Those wheelchairs are designed to minimize the fatigue caused when patients holds his/her body upright for a long period of time. The Tilt in Space Manual Wheelchairs back and seat tilt. This facilitates weight re-distribution and the preservation of skin integrity. It also optimises user comfort, decreases user fatigue and assists with head control. Therefore, tilt in space wheelchairs can improves the overall sitting tolerance or endurance of...

Generally there are two types frames for manual wheelchairs: Folding and Fixed. Folding frames are highly recommended for easy storage, travelling and to fit in cars. The traditional folding frame has the "X" design below the seat (as per Image 1). Image 1 - Karma Ergo Lite 2 - Transit By lift the front of the seat upwards the frame will folds in half and bringing the sides together (see Image 2). Before After  Image 2 - Drive Ultra Lite Wheelchair Rigid Frames, on the other hand, have fixed non foldable components - such as a horizontal bar below the seat (see image 3). Ideal for...

What is a scripted manual wheelchair? Scripted manual wheelchairs are specialised wheelchairs tailored to fit to the user's need. What is a non-scripted manual wheelchair? Unlike scripted manual wheelchairs, non-scripted manual wheelchairs have a more general design to fit different needs. What does that mean to the user? The non-scripted manual wheelchairs have usually a general fitting style and aren't fully designed (although some of the features can be adjusted in some models) to a specific user. A scripted manual wheelchair, on the other hand, can have a seating system that has been tailored specifically around the user to increase comfort, support and positioning. NOTE: To acquire a scripted...

If you are looking to purchase or to hire a manual wheelchair, you have probably already noticed that there are two different rear wheel options, "Self Propelled" and "Attendant Propelled". Are you aware of the difference? Self-propelled wheelchairs have larger rear wheels with a push rim which enable independent mobility for the user. It also requires less effort if being pushed by an attendant. An Attendant Manual Wheelchair, or sometimes known as a transit manual wheelchair, is normally attendant propelled and therefore unlike a self-propelling wheelchair has smaller back wheels. This means that the carer or family member can quickly and easily enable the...