Suffered a bad car accident? Did you have an accident in a sports match? Have you been hurt so bad you can’t walk? Whatever the reason for your injury or health condition, getting around as you normally would have perhaps been thrown out of the window. It's time to act now, so you don’t suffer any further. You shouldn’t rely on crutches because they can be fragile, awkward to use and if you’re physically weak, tiring. Instead, manual wheelchairs are the better option because your body weight is fully supported, you don’t get fatigued using them and you don’t make as much noise as you do with other options. These are just some of the lifestyle benefits of having a wheelchair when you need support to get around.
Your freedom
Crutches are difficult to use for a number of reasons. Getting in and out of the car safely, while fully supporting your body weight can be difficult if you don’t have a lot of upper body strength. If it's winter and the pavement is iced over, finding the right amount of grip is very challenging. With one of our manual wheelchairs, you can get in and out of your house and car, easily. There are different types of wheels which you can choose, such as rubber tires for wetter climates such as Manchester. You have extra grip on pavements and other smooth surfaces like tarmac, so you can transport yourself to where you want to go. Your freedom is not sacrificed like other options, as with a manual wheelchair, you can live a totally independent lifestyle.
Rural trips
The difficulty in using crutches is, the flat bottom tips are not conducive to effective bumpy terrain traversing. You will have to pick each spot you place your crutches so you don’t fall over or lose balance. However, a wheelchair has a thin and small surface area profile, which allows you to use rural footpaths and even some gravel roads. If you love to be out in the countryside and enjoy the fresh air, a manual wheelchair is the best option. Because you’re using the power of your arms to push you along, you can steer yourself precisely, avoiding rocks and muddy patches. If you’re going uphill, you can select a higher gearing so you don’t get tired before you reach the top. Collapsible wheelchairs are easy to pack in your car and they take up less room than crutches.
Manual vs electric
You may be asking why you don’t just buy an electric wheelchair. There are a number of reasons why a manual wheelchair is better. Firstly, you don’t need to alter your car to transport it. It's not as heavy. It's not as costly regarding maintenance. Our models are also light enough for one person to move around. And of course, it's far less expensive. Manual wheelchairs give you more control over your life without much need to sacrifice anything. Crucially, you won’t be under the threat of losing motor power as you would with an electric type.
