Wheelchairs, Push-chairs

Wheelchairs are suitable in people who have difficulty moving around.

Choose a right wheelchair or push chair

• Availability of caregiver
  • You will require wheelchair with big wheels if you can wheel yourself around.
  • A push-chair,  which has smaller wheels, is lighter and more suitable if there is someone to push you around.
    
    
• Weight of the wheelchair 
  • A lighter aluminium wheelchair will be easier to bring around than a heavier steel wheelchair.
    
    
• Removable arm-rests and foot-rests
  • Wheelchairs parts that can be removed allow for easier transfer from the wheelchair to a chair or bed.  
    

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• Width of wheelchair 
  • The wider the wheelchair, the harder it is to push it through narrow spaces like doorways. 
  • Seat that is too wide for you may lead to bad posture. 
    
    
• Price of wheelchair
  • Depending on your preference and daily activities, reclining or motorised wheelchairs are also available.

Safety Tips

• Remember to lock the wheels before getting out or into the wheelchair 
• Lift up the foot-rests before getting off the wheelchair  

Updated 4 May 2024