Your wheelchair evaluation can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prepare to ensure you get a successful wheelchair prescription.

To help you select the chair that’s perfect for you, we’ve put together some helpful tips and advice on how to prepare for your wheelchair evaluation. Take a read.

With Australia’s high safety standards, here are some important safety features you need to look out for to make transporting your powered chair as safe as possible.

Powered Elevating Legrests (ELR’S) can be used to assist with a number of medical conditions. Learn more about the application of ELR’s and the clinical benefits they offer.

The cost of buying a wheelchair varies significantly depending on if it’s manual or powered and where it’s made. Buying local is a smart way to bring down the ongoing cost of your wheelchair.

Glide makes it easy to find your wheelchair spare parts through our online system.

A customised wheelchair is about so much more than just a means of transport. It offers comfort, improved functionality and a greater sense of individuality.

These days, there are more options than ever when it comes to wheelchairs. One of the first things to decide is whether you’d prefer a powered or unpowered design.

So, how often does a wheelchair need servicing?

• Maintenance should be done weekly.

• Servicing should be done annually (or when a noticeable change occurs).

• Repairs as needed – but hopefully avoided through pro-active servicing.

Glide has re-named each wheelchair in the range.

We can’t wait to show off our exciting new rebrand with you.