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A clinical guide to:

Enabling Activities

The physical demands of wheelchair propulsion and environmental barriers

impact the user’s ability to engage fully in daily activities.

Clinical Recommendations

Individualised configuration, adjustability and user training can increase active engagement, meaningful interactions, opportunities and a person’s satisfaction with their daily activities.

Active / Ultralight Wheelchairs

Several sources of evidence showed that the proper selection and configuration of an active wheelchair can prevent secondary complications related with overuse of MWC, provides the highest opportunity for maximising potential functions, and maintaining long-term function.
Liampas et al. 2021

User Benefits

Research indicates that ultralight wheelchairs can make it easier to carry out activities requiring high force and precision.

1. Performance of daily activities

  • High-quality materials and construction provide stability and support, ensuring safety and reliability, crucial for confidence in performing daily activities
    Ferretti et al. 2022

2. Increased mobility

  • Lightweight frames and responsive rear wheel configurations make it easier to navigate tight spaces and perform complex manoeuvres, which are essential for indoor activities and crowded environments
    Rousseau-Harrison et al. 2012

3. Increase life-space mobility

  • Features such as foldability and easy disassembly make it simpler to transport wheelchairs, encouraging users to explore new environments and engage in community activities
    Smith, et al. 2016