Rolling Over the History of Wheelchairs - Essential Aids UK

Essential Aids19 Oct, 2020Health

Wheelchairs and ramps are vital pieces of equipment for those with severely reduced mobility. They provide a method to access the home and the wider environment for people whose physical condition means they are unable to walk. The history of wheelchairs is a long one. While it’s impossible with any degree of certainty to pinpoint when the first wheelchairs were used, there are some known historical landmarks which give us indications of their earliest appearances.