There’s more to custom chairs than comfort
When it comes to wheelchairs, not all are created equal.
The truth is a custom wheelchair does so much more than get you from point A to point B. A properly configured custom-built wheelchair is tailored to your specific needs, improving your mobility and adding more independence to your life. It should not just satisfy your physical requirements, but it should also reflect your personality, your style and preference. It should make you feel and look good!
Available in a wide range of colours, with a choice of designs for wheel spinners and spoke guards, even upholstery and seat covers, a customised wheelchair will fit you perfectly and most importantly: allow you to live a full and independent life.
With a range of features and functionality on offer, let’s break down some of the key benefits of investing in a custom wheelchair.
Designed with each individual wheelchair user in mind
No two individuals are the same so while a standard chair might meet some of your needs, it’s likely to fall short when it comes to the rest. Unlike a standard, mass-produced chair, a tailored wheelchair is designed with each individual wheelchair user in mind.
For example, if you recently had a stroke and suffer paralysis on one side of your body, you may require a one-arm drive wheelchair fitted with a dual rim mechanism, allowing you to propel yourself using just one arm. Designed to empower you with independence, adjustments like these helps to remove your need for assistance, giving you more confidence in the process.
A better quality of life
As we mentioned earlier, a custom wheelchair should empower you to live as independently as possible both inside and outside of the home. Thanks to advances in technology a wheelchair user can go almost anywhere and do almost anything, making life a lot easier. Special all-terrain wheels can be fitted allowing you to trek over various landscape while still providing the stability you need. Other types of wheels will also allow you to manoeuvre much easier than a regular wheelchair, with some allowing you to play specific wheelchair sports as well.
When you’re choosing your chair, consider what’s most important to you so you can decide on the chair that’s best suited to you and your needs. Consult a professional and build a supportive team who can help you choose the right chair that will be there for you along the way.
Custom Wheelchair Seating and Positioning
The frame of a wheelchair that is tailored to your physical requirements and body offers complete support at all points and is therefore more comfortable. If your disability prevents you from being able to shift your weight or maintain a certain position for long periods, the custom seating and positioning available in custom chairs can be transformative. With seating and cushioning designed to maximise a user’s functional independence, you can choose from a wide array of configurations. Features can include:
Power tilt
Power recline
Power articulating foot platforms and more!
Minimising fatigue
A custom wheelchair will minimise fatigue through materials, design, and configuration.
A lot of thought and expertise goes into delivering efficient, thoughtful design solutions that result in a more responsive chair that becomes an extension of the user.
An expertly tailored and solidly constructed chair, made from the best materials, will improve everything from mobility to functionality and comfort.
Consider the switch to custom
If your current wheelchair is not meeting your needs, it’s time to consider a custom built one. Offering more than just added comfort, you’ll enjoy a chair designed around your specific needs, a better quality of life, functional independence and reduced fatigue… just to name a few benefits!
When it comes to your wheelchair, you deserve the best, so demand the best. Be vocal about your challenges and your needs and discuss your options with specialists who understand.
Everyone has unique needs, different mobility challenges, and personal comfort preferences. Glide understands that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Our mission is to make it easier to prescribe and order a wheelchair that is tailored to optimise comfort, safety and mobility. As a registered NDIS provider and Australian manufacturer with over 40 years’ experience, we have built a reputation of trust by consistently delivering quality workmanship and meticulous service.
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