An overview of ultralight manual wheelchair frame styles 13/02/2020 The range of active user ultralight manual wheelchairs currently on the market is formidable. Each varies in frame design and configuration, weight, adjustability, and the available accessories. So, where do we start when making our recommendations? Keep Reading
A Few Words on Spokes 20/11/2019 When I shared this month’s EIM spokes topic with a colleague (himself an unapologetic powered wheelchair geek), the response was ‘that sounds painful.’I am undeterred. Stay with me for a few paragraphs. Keep Reading
Optimal manual wheelchair set up for an upper limb propeller 20/09/2019 This month I have been asked by a clinician how can we determine what is the optimal manual wheelchair set up for an upper limb propeller. Keep Reading
Tilt in Space wheelchairs 07/06/2019 Today I will focus on the subject of tilt in space. I was recently asked what is the recommended degree of tilt for an individual for maximal pressure relief? To answer this we must first ask a few questions. Keep Reading
The Centre of Gravity (COG) 21/05/2019 When the rear axle is set correctly for a self-propelling manual wheelchair user the wheelchair feels better and opens up the most independent performance. Set poorly and the wheelchair can become unstable, painful and even more immovable than the current parliamentary Brexit debate.One of the first concepts most high-end manual wheelchair prescribers learn is that, generally, moving the rear axle forward makes propulsion easier but reduces the rear stability. This isn’t inherently a bad thing, as a little rearward ‘tippiness’ is needed to clear small everyday obstacles. Keep Reading
