Southwest Medical

Natural-Fit wheelchair handrims are the ideal wheelchair pushrim for improved wheelchair propulsion and less stress on hands and fingers . Available in two profiles and two grip levels.

Research shows that repeatedly gripping small objects leads to carpel tunnel syndrome and pain in the hands and wrists. Why should you care Because wheelchair users push their small round wheelchair hand rims an average of 2,500 times per day. Surveys have repeatedly shown that the Natural-Fit ergonomic shape reduces pain in the hands and wrists.

The Natural-Fit uses the original, larger profile oval and weighs 19 ounces whereas the Natural-Fit LT uses a reduced weight, smaller profile oval and weighs only 15 ounces.

The Standard Grip uses a powder coat on the thumb piece that provides a low friction surface to go along with the smooth braking surface on the oval. The Super Grip uses an advanced copolymer coating that provides a higher friction surface on the thumb piece (it is similar to a vinyl coating). This provides a grippier propulsion surface for your thumb.

For those users interested in the ergonomic features of the Natural-Fit but who do not like high friction surfaces, then the standard grip may be your best choice. For users who want both the ergonomic benefits of the Natural-Fit along with a grippier propulsion surface, the Super Grip will be the better choice.