Check Wheelchair Brakes. Ensure the Seat Height is Comfortable. Adjust the Seat Depth ingly. Check the Armrests and Footrests. Make Sure Limb Restraints are in Place. Check the Cushion and Back Support. Check the Frame Type.

In most cases the physical assessment will also include a full musculoskeletal examination of the users range of motion, joint flexibility, muscle length, and skeletal alignment, with neurological issues such as tone and spasm pattern also noted as they affect posture and muscle length.

General wheelchair care and maintenance Check every 3-4 months that all screws are secure. Check that all of the joints that are important for user safety are self-locking with special bolts. Clean the frame of the chair using a mild detergent. The backrest and cushion should only be cleaned using soap and water.

Check the frame for any cracks or breaks in the metal. Any potential problems need to be reported to your wheelchair dealer for repairs. The upholstery also should be monitored for cracks or tears where the fabric folds or where there are screws through the fabric.

Steps in Preparing the Wheelchair Check that the wheelchair seat width and depth measurements are correct for the prescription (selection). Check that the cushion width and depth match the seat. Adjust (where possible) Backrest height and angle; Armrests height; Rear wheels position; Brakes position; Footrests height;

How to use a wheelchair safely Push the brake levers forward on both sides of the chair. Once sat comfortably in the chair, move the footplates into position. Release the footrest catch and swing the footrests round to the front of the chair. Drop both footplates down, one at a time. Place your feet on the footplates.

So, how often does a wheelchair need servicing? Maintenance should be done weekly. Servicing should be done annually (or when a noticeable change occurs).