A wheelchair should fit the person, not the other way around.
A wheelchair evaluation is for anyone whose mobility has changed, whether from a stroke, a progressive condition, an injury, or simply the demands of aging. It is also for people whose current chair no longer fits, causes pain, or makes everyday tasks harder than they should be.
When a chair is poorly matched, the cost shows up as pressure sores, slumped posture, fatigue, and lost independence. A proper evaluation looks at the whole picture, your strength, posture, skin, transfers, and home, so the equipment supports the life you actually live.
Every detail that affects your fit and comfort.
A wheelchair evaluation goes well beyond measuring for size. We assess how you move, how you sit, and how the chair will work in your real environment.
Posture and Positioning
How you hold yourself seated, where support is needed, and how to keep the spine and pelvis aligned over the long term.
Pressure and Skin Health
Where pressure builds while seated and what cushioning and positioning will protect the skin from breakdown.
Strength and Function
What you can do for yourself, where you need help, and how the chair can support rather than replace your abilities.
Transfers and Daily Tasks
How you move in and out of the chair and manage everyday activities, so the equipment makes those moments safer.
Home and Environment
Doorways, turning space, ramps, and surfaces at home and beyond, so the chair fits the places you actually go.
Equipment Matching
The chair type, dimensions, and seating features that best fit your needs, with clear guidance on the options.
A careful assessment, then clear recommendations.
Your evaluation at Shift Therapy & Wellness is a full, one-on-one session with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We measure, observe how you move and sit, and listen closely to the goals and frustrations that brought you in.
From there we translate that picture into specific recommendations, the right chair, the right seating and positioning, and any supports that protect your comfort and skin. You leave with a clear plan and the documentation to move forward with confidence.
No referral needed. Most insurances accepted. In most cases, you can be seen within the same week.
What our patients say.
"My experience at Shift has been wonderful. A friendly, caring place that helped me get back to doing the things I love."Myra D. · Verified Google Review