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Choosing a high-performance wheelchair A high-performance wheelchair will provide you with independence and mobility.
High-performance chairs are more flexible than standard chairs and can be adjusted to meet your requirements so that you can achieve the maximum amount of mobility.
They have quick release wheels, multiple axle positions and frames that are available in a wide variety of sizes.
Originally designed for sport, they are lighter than standard chairs and are therefore easier to propel and transport.
Also, the large rear wheels can be brought forward to alter the weight distribution so that you need to use much less energy to propel the chair.
In addition, the above features make it much easier for someone else to push your chairs (if needed), so that they are increasingly used as attendant-propelled chairs.
Remember that one wheelchair may not provide all the answers. Compromises may have to be made once the priorities of each need have been weighed up.
You may require two different types of wheelchair, each for a different range of activities - one self-propelled wheelchair for everyday use and another for sports purposes; or a self-propelled wheelchair for use indoors for short distances, and a powered electric wheelchair for long distance outdoor use.
Before deciding on a particular type of chair, it is a good idea to visit a Disabled Living Centre (www.dlcc.co.uk). Disabled Living Centre's allow you to try out equipment and recieve advice.
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