Wheelchairs provide freedom for thousands, but they can also present challenges to the very freedoms they offer. You don't have to be a 'stuck at home' statistic. Discover 5 secrets to gaining your freedom and mobility away from home without awkward and difficult manual transfers from your wheelchair to your car. Realize for yourself the joy of going shopping, eating out or vacationing once again!

Before you start, always lock your chair and detach all movable parts i.e. footrests, accessories, trays etc.

Follow the next 5 steps for achieving freedom of mobility!

Secret #1
Keep the sitting surfaces equal in height. Impossible? .

Secret #2
Remember friction in physics? Transfers are all about minimizing friction!

Secret #3
To increase legroom in smaller cars, Slide the car seat all the way back AND  all the way down (for legs that aren't bending as much as is necessary or total hip replacements that need to follow a 90 degree precaution).

Secret #4
The steering wheel is a sturdy "grab bar" when scooting.

Secret #5
For the caregiver, once the patient is in the car, Walk around to the driver's side, crawl in, be careful while you grab that towel and tug.

Enjoy illustrations and elaborations on the tips above at our updated page. Now, go out and enjoy your freedom of going!

If you need more assistance, you may want to look up a home health care agency in your area to see if their physical therapist can assist you with your freedom and mobility goals.

I am also confident that my fifteen years of also trouble shooting wheelchair transfers will help you to get that awkward chair into your trunk while saving your back!  Learn how to get that clunky wheelchair in the car with ease! Visit us now to find out how.

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