Kuschall Champion Folding Lightweight Wheelchair

Folding Lightweight Wheelchairs

Overview
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Folding lightweight wheelchairs are the easiest wheelchairs to move around as portable accessories. These can be folded down, and will fit into the boot of a medium sized car. It is possible to lift lightweight folding into vehicles, and up steps, without the use of ramps. If you will need to transport wheelchairs up and down stairs, between locations, or stow them away in smaller storage areas; then a foldable wheelchair is for you.

With a huge range of sizes and accessories, these can be customised to suit the diverse needs of every client. We offer a wide selection of brands and styles.

We supply a wide range of folding lightweight wheelchairs including Quickie 50R Carbon, Kuschall Compact, Kuschall Champion, Motion Composites Veloce, Ki Mobility Catalyst, Helio A7, TGA Strongback Wheelchair and many more.

Wheelchair Seating and Postural Positioning

Seating positioning is a crucial part of selecting a wheelchair, both for comfort and support. The key to stability is a neutral pelvic position. This needs to be taken into account when fitting the seat positioning of a wheelchair. In a sitting position, the natural curves of the back and neck should be supported; and the shoulders, pelvis and knees should ideally be level. This does however depend on the individual needs of the user, and whether they have postural control – the ability to control their body position. The seat position also needs to sit over the wheelchair’s centre of gravity – just in front of the wheelchair’s rear wheels.

Wheelchair Healthcare Advice

If you think you could benefit from a wheelchair all or most of the time, ask a GP, physiotherapist or occupational therapist to refer you to your local wheelchair service for an assessment. They’ll advise if you need a wheelchair and if so, what type. It is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional to assist in the decision making process.

There are a number of factors to consider including your body type, skin condition, posture and strength. If you have a health condition that is likely to progress with time, it’s a good idea to take account of your possible future needs when choosing a wheelchair, too.