How to Adjust Your Wheelchair Height to Move Easier

Is your wheelchair at the right height?
Did you know that your wheelchair height affects the pressure on your bottom? A chair too low or too high can lead to increases in pressure which lead to pressure sores.
Did you know that adjusting the height of your wheelchair can help you get around easier?
In this video, you will learn how to easily adjust your wheelchair height. This will help you get around easier and reduce pressure and pain on your bottom.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Why Wheelchair Height Matters
1:15 - Overview of the Adjustment
2:06 - Step 1 - Adjusting the Front Wheels
6:31 - Step 2 - Adjusting the Back Wheels
11:21 - Final Check
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[@shirleywilhite4226]

Thank you from a senior female who didn’t have a clue how to do this. I needed this. So helpful.

[@yourPTguy]

Shirley, thank you for your feedback and encouragement.

[@liliaremedios4740]

thank you Guy

[@yourPTguy]

Lilia, you're most welcome. I hope it helps.

[@renragged]

Thanks for sharing. I was wondering what those things were to adjust the big wheels. I figured they were for some accessory we didn't have.

[@janebishop5885]

An excellent video. Thank you!!!

[@cathyb6358]

Thank you.

[@chicman77]

Awesome video; thank you for your' time.

[@anthonymann3413]

Thank you I been struggling getting into a certain type of vehicle raising my chair may have help solve the problem

[@mahfuzaahmed8138]

What if when fix the foot rest. Then your knees will be higher

[@faizul541]

Wheel adjustment is not rocket science 😂😊

[@SH2006]

Tell that to the women in health care and rehab centers that use them and never had anyone ever to adjust a wheel chair to their leg height! Most wouldn't know how!! Plus the fact that they have no tools to do so with! Should be a given! Pt workers seem to require insurance payment prior to any attention at all! Have a heart for those who can't be self sufficient! Wheel adjustment is NOT rocket science to disabled and/or older citizens! Give them some care where it counts!

[@SH2006]

Or did I take this the wrong way!