Rheumatoid Arthritis and Scoliosis: Enhancing Mobility with Wheelchairs
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and scoliosis are chronic conditions that affect mobility. Wheelchairs can help individuals with these conditions increase their quality of life by providing them with greater mobility. However, there is limited research on how specific wheelchairs can be customised for people with RA or scoliosis. In this blog post we will explore some of the issues surrounding the search of adaptive aids like wheelchairs for sale NZ for people with these conditions. Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis and Scoliosis Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the body. It can lead to pain, swelling and stiffness in joints or muscles. Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves to the side. The severity of scoliosis varies from mild (a person has some spinal curvature) to severe (the curve is severe enough that it affects breathing and walking). Wheelchairs are used to help people with rheumatoid arthritis or scoliosis maintain their mobili...