Home Healthcare Shoppe Q&AAnswer
Feb 16, 2025 - 08:38 AM
Yes, it is possible to push yourself in a transport chair, but it can be challenging. Transport chairs are designed to be lightweight and are typically meant to be pushed by a caregiver, as they often lack the large rear wheels that make self-propelling easier in standard wheelchairs. If you have enough upper body strength and the chair's design permits, you might manage short distances, but it is not the primary function of transport chairs.
