Posture, pressure, and/or pain: this is how balance technique helps in daily life.
You can go further with less effort. Day trips, grocery shopping, walking the dog – with a balance wheelchair, you distribute your energy more wisely. Because the chair is compact and turns smoothly, maneuvering requires less strength. This reduces fatigue and makes longer independent outings achievable.
Outdoors, the stable, self-balancing drive provides confidence on uneven terrain (gravel, grass, promenade), and in crowded places, you can remain at eye level during conversations – beneficial for your neck and social interaction.
Some models offer additional functionality, such as stair and 4-wheel mode (ibot PMD) or joystick control (Hoss), allowing you to tailor the control and support to your body and situation.
Checking out in the supermarket at eye level , making a calm turn at the shelf, or crossing the schoolyard without bumps – a balance wheelchair positions your body in a natural, active sitting posture.
The chair follows your micro-movements and maintains balance itself, reducing the need for adjustments with your neck and shoulders. This provides calm in your torso and can help reduce pressure peaks on the seating surface and lower back, with lower chances of pain complaints and pressure sores.
At home, you will notice it at thresholds and tight corners; outside on cobblestones, grass, or a forest path – you remain stable and agile while your posture stays neutral. This is the power of balance technique: you steer subtly, the wheelchair absorbs the rest.
Hands-on training with balance wheelchairs in realistic situations: from supermarket turns to forest paths. You will receive practical tools (and 3 accreditation points) to help clients participate more independently immediately.
Come visit our Experience Center and test multiple balance wheelchairs suitable for your daily routes – from supermarket and sidewalk to forest path or beach.
A balance wheelchair is suitable for many people with a walking limitation. Essentially, you need some core stability and independent transfer – this keeps riding safe and relaxed. For those who find this (still) challenging, there are variants with joystick or throttle that provide more support.
We always test this together during your test ride. This way, you can discover in realistic situations (elevator, threshold, forest/beach) which setting, seat, and control best accommodates your body. We also consider the WMO aspect: together with our specialists, you will build your application, and we advise on aspects like medical necessity, allowing you to choose with confidence.
