How to Use a One-Arm Drive Manual Wheelchair

Linda K. Olson shows how to use a one-arm drive manual wheelchair. Both rims are on the left side of the wheelchair. The larger rim attaches directly to the left wheel. The slightly smaller rim attaches to the right wheel by a removable axle. She grasps both rims with her left hand to go straight or backwards. To turn she pushes or pulls on one rim only. When the axle is removed the wheelchair can be folded for travel and placed in the trunk of a car or on an airplane.

[@i_Hydra]

This has helped for my boards that im studying for occupational therapy. Thank you so much!

[@grayceseeto]

cool! thank you for sharing

[@keithbrewer4505]

That is an absolutely perfect descriptive video on her own person with one arm operates a wheelchair. Very well done!

[@zz449944]

I spent 18 months in a one-arm drive wheelchair due to two broken legs AND a broken hand all at the same time. I believe the brand I had was INVACARE. My insurance company rented it for me and I returned it when I did not need it anymore. Mine came to me with the drive assembly put together incorrectly (some drive links were installed backwards), so it ended up breaking the drive assembly. I ordered the replacement parts (and sent the bill to the wheelchair rental company) and repaired the chair myself. After that, it worked GREAT. The one-arm drive wheelchair was exactly what I needed, being a young person in a chair but with a busted hand/wrist. It allowed me to be as mobile and independent as possible.

[@dachadoodle7146]

How did you do transfers? And how independent were you?

[@DrFranklynAnderson]

Well darn, that'd be helpful even with two hands. I'd be able to cary something and still manuver more efficiently!

[@FM-oc2yv]

Thank you

[@LindaKOlson]

you are welcome

[@sharoncook7393]

I had stroke on 6/25/2019 and I am paralysis on my right side. I was wanting in formation. How does it cost this char? Sharon

[@DavidGr33nx]

What is that brand called? I want to get one for my father.

[@mgreene2707]

Who makes your chair?

[@sasikumar-oe3kl]

Its available in india

[@BamaRob]

As a arm amputee, I desperately need one of those! Are they covered by insurance?

[@LindaKOlson]

Everyone's insurance is different but it should be covered. You might want to check this web site and se what they say. mobilitybasics.ca/wheelchairs/onearmdrives

[@yeseniarodriguez3757]

Necesito una donde la venden

[@runlikehell_productions]

It has to be ordered through a medical supply store or a doctors/hospital.

[@dougmorrison644]

No volume

[@dachadoodle7146]

Wdym

[@coco_b]

sounds like a lot of your problem