The Wheelchair market in Australia has grown tremendously in the last decade. The need for a Wheelchair is wide from short term recovery through to lifelong management all with individual and differing needs.
Today, Wheelchair manufacturers are better focussed on understanding individual customer needs, which has expanded the existing chair range from a traditional manual chair options to automatic options with multiple features, power chairs, lightweight, folding and adjustable styles all offering customised solutions for wheelchair users.
Product availability has also changed with the internet enabling a greater customer service, support and national delivery network servicing Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne; enabling customers to have easy access to a greater range of product.
The internet has also given better access to product education and provides the required information to better assist with the process of selecting a Wheelchair; ordering is also fulfilled online.
The considerations for wheelchair selection are depends hugely on the price, quality and features. Features like; lightweight frame, controlling power, moulded arm pads, push-to-lock brakes, safety belts, customized foot straps for better gripping avoiding slipping adjustable, strong wheels, brakes on push handles, safety and storage pockets and low maintenance cost of servicing makes a product successful.
So selecting and purchasing a Wheelchair is no more a hassle or time consuming process as the information is accessible online.