SHORT ANSWER: During a wheelchair assessment, a specialist wheelchair therapist asks questions about your health, mobility, daily routine and the places where you use your wheelchair. The therapist also carries out a physical assessment, taking measurements to help them recommend the right wheelchair for you.

There are many different types of wheelchair, and finding one that's just right for you can make a significant difference to your quality of life. Here at Silver Fern Therapy, we provide independent wheelchair assessments that are designed to match you – the wheelchair user – with a chair that's perfectly suited to your needs.

Ideally, your wheelchair needs to fit your body and provide good postural support while also giving you the ability to comfortably navigate your everyday environment and enjoy life to the full.

A properly-conducted wheelchair assessment should take all of these things into consideration. Read on to learn more about our wheelchair assessments and what they tend to involve.