Discover the Different Types of Wheelchairs for Various Purposes

1. Discover The Different Types of Wheelchairs for Various Purposes

2. Introduction • When it comes to home care medical equipment, wheelchairs come in very handy especially if the medical condition caused temporary or permanent movement disability. • Well, there are a number of wheelchairs in the market and it gets too confusing while trying to select the perfect on for the care of your loved ones. • It is however wise to take informed decisions and make sure that your home care is easy and comfortable for the patient too.

3. Types of Wheelchairs • C.P Wheelchair A cerebral palsy wheelchair is usually an all-terrain wheelchair that can help you get out and about – any place efficiently. Big wheels are positioned to the front of the chair and the user can propel 30% more efficiently than a normal chair. The bucket shaped seat provides perfect support and comfort while travelling.

4. 2. Transit Wheelchair A transit wheelchair is also known as a transport wheelchair. Unlike the self-propelled wheelchairs that have large back wheels for propulsion, a transit wheelchair, uses smaller back wheels because they are used to transport. These types of wheelchairs are usually controlled by an attendant or by a care taker.

5. 3. Motorized Wheelchair A motorized wheelchair is propelled with the help of a motor rather than manually. It is perfect for those who are unable to manually move around in a wheelchair. It is also useful for those who require going long distances which would be quite daunting in a manual wheelchair. It is prescribed to only those who are unable to use a manual wheelchair independently.

6. 4. Attendant Wheelchair These are the traditional wheelchairs that have small wheels at the front and at the back. Designed to be pushed by another person, these chairs are usually available in many sizes, weight capacities and even colours.

7. 5. Eco Wheelchair Eco Wheelchairs are easy to use due to their simple foldable frame. This wheelchair is complete in its basic form. It represents absolute value for money and is a reliable means of transport. It folds for a neat storage and is also easily transportable. It has height adjustable footrests and solid front casters and a fixed back.

8. 6. Reclining Wheelchair Reclinable wheelchairs are specially designed to allow a person to comfortably recline at angles – safely. They have more adjustments than regular wheelchairs and this makes it easy for users to be positioned correctly for comfort and support. They have an adjustable height, depth and length and tilt. They can be easily adapted to your needs and comfort requirements.

9. 7. Delux Wheelchair Delux wheelchairs are undoubtedly the best value products in the market today. They have easy to remove footrests and come with a folding backrest too. The seat and backrest are made of comfortable canvas. Puncture proof rear tyres are one of the highlights of this chair.

10. Conclusion • You can select a wheelchair depending on the use and the distance to be traveled. • Hand propelled ones could be good for short distances, but a motorized one could definitely take you places. • Well, make sure that you do your research before you buy!

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