Wheelchair vs. Transport Wheelchair: What’s the Difference?
If you’re trying to sort out a wheelchair vs. transport wheelchair for yourself or someone you’re caring for, here’s the answer up front: a standard wheelchair is built for the user to move themselves, and a transport wheelchair is built to be pushed by someone else. You’ll also see this comparison called manual wheelchair vs. […]
Walker vs. Wheelchair: How to Know When It’s Time to Switch
The walker vs. wheelchair decision doesn’t always happen all at once. For my dad, it came down to one afternoon with his physical therapist. The physical therapist came to the house twice a week. He would have my dad stand up, hold him from behind by his belt loop with a gait belt, and try […]
3 Wheel Walker vs Rollator: Which One Should You Choose?
If you’re trying to decide between a 3 wheel walker vs rollator, you’re not alone. At first glance, they look very similar. Both have wheels, hand brakes, and storage bags, and both are designed to help people walk with greater confidence and independence. The differences become much more noticeable once you start using one every […]