WHEELCHAIR

It is a special chair with wheels used to transport people who have difficult walking due to injury or illness.

TYPES OF WHEELCHAIR

Electric/ Motorized wheelchair

Cerebral Palsy

Manual Wheelchair

Pediatric Wheelchair

Sports Wheelchair

All- terrain Wheelchair

Manual Wheelchair

They are wheelchair which are powered by hand, the user normally grab the handle around the wheel in order to move forward.

Also the wheelchair can be pushed by the help of an assistant from the back of the wheelchair.

standard wheelchair, foldable
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There  are different types of Manual wheelchair

Light weight and foldable

heavy duty chair

Powered wheelchair

They are electric /battery operated wheelchair that the user is propel forward by the use of control, it resolves the issue of fatigue as well as disabilities

Cons: They are a bit bulky

Pediatric Wheelchair

It is designed to be used by children, can be manual, powered and specialized wheelchairs.

The main goal is for children to quickly adjust to using their chair and be comfortable using it.

Should be made in a way the child likes

Positioning Wheelchair

It offers the user the ability to maneuver into different position on their wheelchair, they are electric and battery powered for both mobility as well as positioning.

Benefit of using an appropriate wheelchair

Mobility

Health

Self esteem and self confidence

Access to community life

Quality of life

Economy

Independence