High Performance Lightweight Wheelchair
Wheelchair selection can be simple, yet should be precise. One’s lifestyle and incapacity will dictate the correct wheelchair configuration. With the correct selection, the patient will be able to remain mobile and active. Wheelchairs are made of many different materials. Some wheelchairs are made to fold into small spaces, like the trunk of a car. A type of wheelchair that is smaller and lighter is known as a transport chair.
Some wheelchairs are motorized. These wheelchairs are heavier, and would require a ramp or a lift to improve access and transportation. They usually cannot be stored in the trunk of a car. A van with a lift would be more suitable for moving it from one place to another.
Wheelchairs that are manual are more suited for people with the ability to push themselves. They are also better when pushed by someone.
When the patient is not capable of pushing himself, then the motorized wheelchair would be the only choice to remain independent.
WalkLite Walker
Wheel chairs come with many options. The first being swingaway foot rests. These can be pushed away so the patient may stand and walk away with a walker or a set of crutches.
Lightweight Aluminum Transport Chair
Oxygen tank holder and IV Poles can also be attached as an option to a wheel chair.
Folding wheelchairs usually weight about 33-40 lbs, while the lightweight transport chair may be as light as 15 lbs. They are usually made of titanium instead of aluminum.
Medical scooters are also available to help patients with mobility.
Red Medical Scooter
Invacare is a major supplier of wheelchairs as well as Quickie. Companies make a business of selling wheel chair parts, to include: Cup holders, Tires, Footrests, wheelchair batteries,and wheelchair gloves.
Risedale lift chairs and other brands of powerlift recliner chairs are also available. The special Olympics have given way to the new sports wheelchair.
These choices are a far cry from the first recorded wheelchair ever made in 1595 for Phillip II of Spain.
Some companies can assist users in obtaining wheelchairs with no out of pocket expense, when medicare or Private insurance is involved.
These are just a few tips…Look for more to come on… How to select a wheelchair
