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The Most Important Wheelchair Adjustment You Can Make

Posted On: January 27, 2016 by National Seating & Mobility in: Lightweight Wheelchairs, Manual Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Adjustment, wheelchair adjustments

Centre of Gravity (COG)

COG is likely the most effective adjustment you can make to maximize wheelchair performance. The centre of gravity of a wheelchair is the point at which the weight of the wheelchair is balanced. A wheelchair will need an adjustable axle plate in order to adjust the COG.

Some factors affected by centre of gravity are: Wheelchair stability. Ability to do a wheelie. Ease of propulsion. Ease of wheel access. Posture. Centre of gravity...
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