Abstract: The invention relates to a structure that may very simply be fitted to and removed from a wide variety of patterns of wheelchair. The structure supports a leg rest that may be a simple horizontal foot rest for a person sitting in a conventional position, be tilted so as to lift the toes in relation to the heels, may support a rigid leg, or be tilted to the vertical so as not to obstruct a person moving from sitting in the wheelchair to standing on the ground.The foot rest projects forward a lesser distance than does the conventional footrest.