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OAD wheelchairs

Hi, I have CFS/ME and fibromyalgia, and also Poland's Syndrome. I've spent the last year soldiering on with an elbow crutch, but walking has just become too painful/exhausting, so I'm looking at getting a wheelchair.
Does anyone have experience of using a dual-rim OAD (one-armed drive) wheelchair? Im concerned about long-term strain issues from propelling myself with just my left hand/arm/shoulder. I may in any case need a power add-on for the chair, but for times when that doesn't work or runs out of juice, I'd need to be able to propel myself and I can't use both arms.
I'd really appreciate hearing from people who actually use an OAD chair. How easy do you find it for propulsion and manoeuvring?
Does anyone have experience of using a dual-rim OAD (one-armed drive) wheelchair? Im concerned about long-term strain issues from propelling myself with just my left hand/arm/shoulder. I may in any case need a power add-on for the chair, but for times when that doesn't work or runs out of juice, I'd need to be able to propel myself and I can't use both arms.
I'd really appreciate hearing from people who actually use an OAD chair. How easy do you find it for propulsion and manoeuvring?
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Ask your GP or consultant to refer you.
Your local council adult services will also have a OT who can assess your changing needs in and around your home.
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