Overview

The detachable wheelchair wheel

The detachable wheelchair wheel from trivida® allows wheelchair users to make an obstacle-free transfer – from and into the wheelchair – for the first time. People with restrictions of the upper locomotor system may still need assistance, but do not necessarily have to be lifted. A pioneering solution for more inclusion and barrier-free living.

A True Invention and a “World First”

Who might use trivida wheels and other benefits?

Anyone that uses a manual wheelchair and transfers to chairs, lounges, bed, toileting, showering, transport (car/van/plane)
For wheelchair users with limited upper body strength that find it difficult to lift themselves over a wheel arch to transfer
Supports some rehab patients to more quickly develop skills to transition to a home environment independently
Creates independence for stoke survivors that may be hemiplegic eg. one side of the body with limited functionality
Reduces lifting required by carers and health workers
Increases social inclusion – able to transfer to restaurants/café/theatre seating and move the wheelchair out of the way
The segments can be detached for compact transport in a car/plane
The clasps are ergonomically designed so they can be operated without full hand dexterity
Carbon fibre wheels are lighter and best suited to wet areas and rough terrain
The wheels fit most wheelchairs and have a 12mm quick release axle and conversion kits of other sizes
The trivida wheels have potential to save paid carers costs of transferring between $1,000 to $1,780 per week (see assumptions).

Independence, Mobility & Social Inclusion

A world first, award winning true invention and new to Australia the trivida^® detachable wheelchair wheel allows wheelchair users to make an obstacle-free transfer – from and into the wheelchair – for the first time enhancing quality of life & independence for patient/users health outcomes.

Re-inventing the wheel in a good way!