How do I choose a good wheelchair?
How do I choose a good wheelchair?
Features you need (or should look for) when buying a wheelchair:
- Seats. The seat in most wheelchairs is made of nylon or vinyl because both materials are durable and easy to clean.
- Seat size.
- Seat Height.
- Chair Height.
- Chair Weight.
- Armrests.
- Leg rests.
- Wheels.
What are the different brands of wheelchairs?
Wheelchair Manufacturers
- Colours – colourswheelchair.com. (800) 892- 8998.
- Drive Medical – drivemedical.com. (877) 224-0946.
- Golden Technologies – goldentech.com. 800-624-6374.
- Invacare – invacare.com.
- Karman Healthcare – karmanhealthcare.com.
- Meyra – meyra.com.
- PDG Mobility – pdgmobility.com.
- Pride Mobility – pridemobility.com.
What size wheelchair should I get?
Standard wheelchairs widths are 16″ (narrow adult), 18″ (average adult) and 20″ (wide adult). For children and small adult sizes as small as 8” are available. Adults with wider body frames can get seats from 28” and wider.
What is a hemi wheelchair?
Most hemi wheelchairs are built on a a dual axle, which allow for adjustments from standard height to hemi height. The lower hemi height, which is generally two to three inches, allows the seated user to easily propel their wheelchair with their feet. Lower height also allows for a better fit for users under 5’2″ tall.
What is the best wheelchair for a paraplegic?
Here are five of the most popular wheelchairs among paraplegics.
- 1) RGK – Octane Sub4.
- 2) Box – Daily Suspension Series.
- 3) Tilite – ZRA.
- 5) Kuschall.
How often should a wheelchair be serviced?
General wheelchair care and maintenance Check every 3-4 months that all screws are secure. Check that all of the joints that are important for user safety are self-locking with special bolts. Clean the frame of the chair using a mild detergent. The backrest and cushion should only be cleaned using soap and water.