Case Study – Michael

How the Chunc One wheelchair adapted to Michael’s changing needs and transformed his daily life

Meet Michael

Michael is a 13-year-old boy with complex postural needs. Non-mobile and non-verbal, Michael lives with a rare metabolic condition, dystonia, and epilepsy. As his postural requirements have evolved over time, he needs a wheelchair that can adapt to his changing needs.

His mother and carer, Karen, shares how Chunc has transformed Michael’s daily life.

Life before chunc

Before discovering Chunc, Michael’s family explored a range of wheelchair options. While these provided basic support, they lacked comfort, adaptability, and aesthetic appeal. Karen explains that as Michael grew, the chairs became increasingly difficult to manoeuvre, and they didn’t meet the full scope of his changing needs.

The turning point came in 2016 at a disability roadshow event in Newcastle. The Chunc chair immediately caught the family’s attention: stylish, adaptable, and unlike anything they had seen. While the initial investment was a concern, a two-week trial quickly demonstrated that the chair’s ability to adapt and grow with Michael clearly proving its long-term value.

life after chunc

From the start, the Chunc One provided Michael with the all-day support he needed, while remaining easy for his family to push and manoeuvre. Karen noticed how well the chair adapted to changes in Michael’s muscle tone, providing the right level of support throughout the day.

The chair also accommodated many of the family’s practical needs. Its design and functionality allowed Michael to join in everyday activities and made it easier for the family to enjoy outings, such as coastal walks, that were previously difficult.

Karen says that having a chair that fits seamlessly into their lifestyle gave her confidence that Michael was safe, comfortable, and fully supported.

a life changing solution

Over time, the Chunc One has grown with Michael. As he transitioned from a child into his teenage years, the chair adapted to his size and changing postural requirements, providing consistent support and comfort. Its combination of adaptability, style, and ease of use has made it a key part of Michael’s daily life.

For Michael and his family, the Chunc One isn’t just a chair, it’s a solution that improves his quality of life, enables greater independence, and supports the whole family in everyday activities.

Its adaptability, comfort, and standout design have made it an invaluable part of their lives.

“For us, the most significant benefits of the Chunc chair are its comfort, adaptability, and support. It grows with Michael as he transitions from a young child to an adult. Michael is slim but relatively tall at 5ft and we’ve been so impressed with how the chair has adapted to his development.”

Karen Mum

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