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Power Assist Add-On For Manual Wheelchairs

Go further with a little power.

Close-up of the back of a manual wheelchair equipped with a SmartDrive power assist device on a sandy outdoor path. The user’s hand grips the wheel, with sunlight in the background.

Use & Benefits

Go farther, with less effort

The Power Assist Add-On is a great option if you don’t quite need a power wheelchair, but could use the occasional support from a power source to go the distance needed.

Close-up view of a manual wheelchair with a SmartDrive power assist device attached to the rear axle. The wheelchair features black and purple components and is positioned against a plain white background.
Use

Power assist add-ons help you navigate hills, long distances, and daily life with greater ease, without giving up the freedom of your manual chair.

Improves Endurance

Having a part-time power source can combat fatigue when you’re pushing to get around.

Reduces Pain

The Power Assist Add-On gives your body a helpful assist or a complete break when needed.

Individually Configured

Your Power-Assist Add-On Wheelchair is customized to your body and needs.

Energy-Saving

While you still self-propel in this manual wheelchair, you can engage the Power-Assist Add-On to preserve energy.

A woman in a manual wheelchair rides outdoors using a white handcycle-style power assist attachment. She wears sunglasses, a red turtleneck, and a tan vest, with a blue sky in the background.
Side view of a manual wheelchair equipped with Yamaha X-Drive power assist wheels. The chair features a white frame, gray tires, and a black cushion against a plain white background.
A lightweight manual wheelchair with power assist wheels is folded and stored neatly inside the trunk of a white sedan, showcasing its portability and compact design.

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Medical Necessity

Medical necessity is a key requirement for insurance to cover mobility equipment. Insurance providers will only approve equipment that is considered medically necessary based on your specific health needs and daily functional limitations. Our team works closely with your healthcare provider to ensure all documentation supports this requirement.

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Insurance Coverage

Because most of our mobility equipment can be covered by insurance, our process is centered around working closely with your insurance provider every step of the way. From your initial evaluation to the final delivery, our dedicated medical documentation team ensures everything is in place to help you get the equipment you need.

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Customer Stories

A smiling couple enjoys a sunny beach day; the woman sits on a mans lap as he relaxes in his wheelchair, both holding drinks. Palm trees, greenery, and a sandy path with ocean in the background capture Kriss Story.
Spinal Cord Injury

Kris’s Story

Kris is a father of 8 children ranging from 20 years old to 18 months. In November of 2015, Kris was hit crossing a street by a car going 45mph resulting in him becoming an incomplete C4-C7 spinal cord injury survivor. Kris said he has a huge, wonderful family and is blessed to be here today and doesn’t take it for granted because it could be gone in the blink of an eye.