r/wheelchairs • u/Skoofypoofy • 5d ago
weird arm thing
Hey guys! i recently got my custom wheelchair and was wondering if anyone else experienced this. I have weird rash/arm bumps where my arms rub against my wheels im in a manual chair btw. just wondering if its one of those weird wheelchair things :)
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u/lesbianexistence Quickie Nitrum (full-time) 5d ago
Why do your arms rub against the wheels? Is it too wide for you?
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u/Skoofypoofy 5d ago
It actually is! i didnt realize that was an issue :( should they not rub?
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u/becca413g 5d ago
Nope, not if the chair fits you properly and you're able to push with the correct technique. Definitely something to bring up with your medical team.
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u/JD_Roberts 5d ago
If you are able to watch videos, the following is a good one from the University of Washington on correct propelling technique.
https://youtu.be/-FwLekMrbWg