The Importance of Material Quality in Wheelchair Manufacturing

The Importance of Material Quality in Wheelchair Manufacturing

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12/11/2024

Riders will often identify weight as a primary consideration when choosing a wheelchair and communicate a desire to pursue a wheelchair made of a particular material in an effort to reduce weight, improve propulsion efficiency, and increase the ease with which they can independently lift the unoccupied wheelchair. However, the weight of a wheelchair is not necessarily dependent upon the material selected. So, of all the products and materials available, the question is how can the quality of an ULWC be measured?

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Technology and Wheelchair Energy Efficiency

Technology and Wheelchair Energy Efficiency

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12/11/2024

Wheelchair propulsion is an inherently high energy consuming task. Efficient wheelchairs reduce a person's effort in propulsion, leaving energy to do valued daily tasks throughout the day. An efficient wheelchair isn't only for ease of moving a wheelchair around, it's an integral part of fatigue management. This effect is even more critical for people who have underlying conditions associated with fatigue like multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, and long COVID. The longer and more challenging distances someone travels, the greater impact an energy efficient wheelchair has on all daily living activities.

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