The wheelchair is one of the most commonly used assistive devices to promote mobility and enhance quality of life for people who have difficulties in walking (e.g. a person with spinal cord injuries resulting in quadriplegia or paraplegia, muscular dystrophy, etc).
A wheelchair is a wheeled mobility device in which the user sits. The device is propelled either manually (by turning the wheels by the hand) or via various automated systems. Wheelchairs are used by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible due to illness (physiological or physical), injury, or disability.
Wear a seat belt. When operating a wheelchair outdoors, utilize the seat belt on the wheelchair for added safety. ...
Keep all wheels on the ground. ...
Use the wheel locks. ...
Know the path. ...
Utilize the foot supports. ...
Try safety gear. ...
Secure all baggage.
Manual Wheelchairs. Manual wheelchairs are wheeled chairs that are powered by the use of the user's hands. ...
Powered Wheelchairs. ...
Pediatric Wheelchairs. ...
Commode wheelchair
Hospital Wheelchair
Transport Wheelchair
Reclining Wheelchair
Positioning Wheelchairs. ...
Sports Wheelchairs. ...
All-Terrain Wheelchairs. ...
Standing Power Wheelchairs. ...
The Best All-Around Wheelchair Type.
