by Ian Poole | Sep 8, 2022
The basic purpose of a wheelchair cushion is to provide additional comfort to the users when seated. Most wheelchairs are designed for you to use your own cushion and it is recommended that you buy a cushion when purchasing a new wheelchair even if it is just a basic...
by Ian Poole | Mar 2, 2022
Most standard manual wheelchairs have fixed backrest heights and usually have a small degree of recline of 5 degrees, but this can vary from chair to chair so it is worth comparing different models. If you are after more of a recline or an adjustable angle back rest –...
by Ian Poole | Mar 2, 2022
The rear wheels on a wheelchair will either be pneumatic tyres and solid rubber. The pneumatic tyres offer better shock absorption than the solid tyres but they can puncture. Solid tyres have the advantage of being puncture proof, but they do give a slightly harder...
by Ian Poole | Feb 28, 2022
All wheelchairs have a maximum user weight. If you exceed this weight it can lead to the wheelchair becoming unsafe and will invalidate any warranty on the chair. The normal weight limit for most standard chairs is around 18 stone, (114kg) but there are several...
by Ian Poole | Feb 21, 2022
The answer is yes you can remove the footplates on most wheelchairs. Being able to remove the footplates altogether is important for transporting the wheelchair as it reduces the overall size of the frame. The majority of footrests swing outwards or sometimes outward...
