Choosing an active wheelchair tailored specifically to your lifestyle and mobility needs can significantly enhance your independence, comfort, and overall quality of life. Active wheelchairs are ideal for individuals with an active lifestyle, offering lightweight design, precise maneuverability, and customisation to suit individual requirements.
What is an Active Wheelchair?
Active wheelchairs are manually propelled wheelchairs specifically designed for individuals who maintain an active and dynamic lifestyle. Constructed from lightweight materials such as aluminium or carbon fibre, these wheelchairs are highly responsive, easy to handle, and ideal for everyday use and sports activities.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Active Wheelchair
To select the ideal active wheelchair, consider these key factors:
Lifestyle and Usage
Evaluate your daily activities, including indoor and outdoor usage, sports participation, and frequency of travel. Choose a chair designed specifically for the activities you regularly engage in.
Frame Material and Weight
Active wheelchairs commonly feature aluminium or carbon fibre frames. Aluminium provides excellent durability and cost-effectiveness, while carbon fibre offers superior lightness and strength.
Customisation Options
Look for a wheelchair offering extensive customisation options such as adjustable seat widths, seat depths, backrest angles, and wheel positions to ensure maximum comfort and optimal performance.
Maneuverability
Assess the wheelchair's responsiveness and turning radius, especially important for navigating tight spaces or engaging in sports and active tasks.
Portability
If frequent travel is part of your lifestyle, choose an active wheelchair designed for easy transportation, with lightweight components and convenient folding mechanisms.
Benefits of an Active Wheelchair
Active wheelchairs offer numerous advantages:
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Enhanced Mobility and Independence: Lightweight construction and responsive handling empower users to move freely and independently.
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Customised Comfort: Tailored adjustments ensure maximum comfort and support, improving posture and reducing fatigue.
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Increased Activity Levels: Designed to support active participation in various activities, encouraging a healthier, more engaged lifestyle.
Active Wheelchair Assessment
An active wheelchair assessment conducted by experienced professionals is crucial for selecting the right wheelchair. This assessment considers your lifestyle, physical needs, and personal preferences to recommend the most suitable wheelchair model and customisations.
Expert Guidance from Active Mobility
Active Mobility offers professional and impartial advice, backed by over 20 years of experience, to assist you in choosing the ideal active wheelchair. Our dedicated team is available Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, providing personalised care and support.
For tailored advice, wheelchair assessments, or to schedule a demonstration, please contact us directly via phone at 01789 339738, email, or visit our showroom at Unit 3 & 4, Avenue Fields Industrial Estate, off Avenue Farm, Birmingham Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0HT.
