Everything you ever wanted to know about mobility aids…
Posted in Wheelchairs on Jul 20th, 2008
A big benefit of ultra lightweight wheelchairs is that they lend themselves to extensive amounts of customization.
Compared to power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs are much lighter in weight.
As you would expect, sports wheelchairs are more expensive due to the special demands placed on the wheelchair.
Posted in Wheelchairs on Jun 28th, 2008
Wheelchair users who are serious about their sporting activities often have their sport wheelchairs custom made for them.
Wheelchairs that are classified as ultra lightweight are available with weights as low as 13 lbs.
Wheelchairs designed for transporting disabled people ( e.g at airports ) are very basic and need to be pushed by someone.
Posted in Wheelchairs on Mar 22nd, 2008
Experienced wheelchair users develop the ability to perform advanced maneuvers that greatly improves their mobility.
Wheelchairs that are designed to be pushed by someone other than the rider, are sometimes called dependent wheelchairs.
A secondary use for transport wheelchairs is to act as a spare / back-up in case the primary wheelchair is not available for any […]
Posted in Wheelchairs on Jan 21st, 2008
Due to the wide variety of heights, sizes and weights that electric wheelchairs come in, it is not easy to select the best one for your needs.
The benefit of fitting solid tires to your power wheelchair is that they are low maintenance and never get punctures, but they do not give you the most comfortable […]
Posted in Wheelchairs on Jan 2nd, 2008
Most travel chairs are supplied as standard with flip-back armrests and a fixed foot platform.
There is no single wheelchair that can cater for all the mobility needs a disabled person will require.
Travel chairs are designed to be ultra compact and light, making them ideal for users who travel by air.
Posted in Wheelchairs on Dec 20th, 2007
There is no single wheelchair that can cater for all the mobility needs a disabled person will require.
Standard weight wheelchairs typically weigh between 35 and 45 lbs and are capable of carrying loads up up to 575 lbs or more.
If you are looking for maximum performance then you need an ultra lightweight wheelchair.
Posted in Wheelchairs on Nov 7th, 2007
This seems to be a bit of a contradiction, but there are valid reasons why people who can walk, may still need the ocassional use of a wheelchair, due to their limited / restricted ability to walk longer distances.
Consider a very typical situation when a person is travelling by air and has to make their […]
Posted in Wheelchairs on Oct 20th, 2007
Although wheelchairs play a very important role in providing freedom of movement, they have one major drawback.
They are great when you are staying in one place or on a level surface, but when you need to move to another location or level, you are stuck unless you have access to a wheelchair ramp.
Ramps come in […]