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A Medical Wheelchair Performs Everything but the Procedure

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A good medical wheelchair needs to have a of number features. Some are already present on standard extant models, but many others are not. A number of “extra” features should be standard on medical wheelchairs. Most manufacturers haven’t even thought about considering that they might be a really good idea.
For the purposes of this article, medical wheelchairs will be seen to be separate from those designed for individual use. There is a reason for that, which is that they should be considered and produced as diverse entities.
An individual wheelchair is just that. It is designed to provide the closest equivalent to natural mobility that a person who has been deprived of the same to due to accident, injury, or illness.
Thus, they include features designed to facilitate that very important need. The specifics vary but almost always include the ability to be folded up and put into a car for convenient travel and a height most suited to the occupant.
Outside of the need to transport individuals from location to location, medical wheelchairs have a vastly different range of needs than those for individuals. These needs have not been addressed until recently.
This leads to, among other things, unnecessary wear and tear on chairs and people and largely preventable theft. Both of these have increased hospitals costs and there has yet to be an era where that is a good thing.
For people who do not work in the medical fields, the concept of wheelchair theft may be unfamiliar. However, stop to consider that they have wheels and are designed to be propelled by the occupant, as well as not being easily secured – except in a locked room.
Hospital personnel often have more pressing concerns, such as saving a patient, than getting a chair locked up in a basement storage room. Combine this with the aforementioned ability to be folded up and put in a car, and wheelchair theft is a very costly concern for all manner of care facilities.
Further, a great many of the uses of medical wheelchairs are not by those who have mobility issues. Rather policy, safety concerns, or temporary impairment requires that institutional personnel transfer the client from one locale to another. This obviates the need for a chair to be propelled by its occupant. Eliminating that ability makes the chair less open to theft as well giving attendants heightened ability to deal with obstreperous patients.
When the need for independent propulsion is removed, a completely new world opens up. The handle used to steer the chair can be repositioned so that the attendant can get the most movement with the least strain.
The same goes for raising arms and elevatable footrests, designed for easy transfer and positioning. The addition of automatically locking brakes is a feature that most standard wheelchairs could stand to incorporate into their own designs.
A further feature that makes for an excellent medical wheelchair, both in terms of cost effectiveness and ease of use, is the fact that this redesigned product is also nestable – like shopping carts or rentable luggage carriers. This means that several secure and convenient locations can be accessed in any institution where the chairs can be stored and retrieved quickly in time of need.

STAXI is the world’s leading nestable transport chair system and the number one wheelchair alternative for hospitals and airports. STAXI’s are hard to steal, built to last, simple to use and easy to find. Contact at: info@staxi.com Go To http://www.Staxi.com

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Drive Medical Viper Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Desk Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Black, 18″

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:09:08 +0000

Viper weighs 32lbs
Easier to propel and transport
New frame style eliminates seat guides and allows for custom backs and accessories
Back height adjustable from 18″ – 20″
Carbon steel black powder coated frame double coated for an attractive, chip-proof, maintainable finish

Product Description
Viper weighs 32lbs. Easier to propel and transport. New frame style eliminates seat guides and allows for custom backs and accessories. Back height adjustable from 18″ – 20″. Carbon steel black powder coated frame double coated for an attractive, chip-proof, maintainable finish. Comes standard with “flip up” anti-tippers. Composite steel lined front receiver is angled so the arm will lock into place every time. The front mounted release lever can be fl… More >>

Drive Medical Viper Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Desk Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Black, 18″

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Drive Medical Extreme Comfort General Use Wheelchair Back Cushion with Lumbar Support, Black, 16″ x 17″

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:03:20 +0000

Improves seating posture while providing back support and comfort
Conforms to provide support to the lumbar region
Sealed liner protects foam core from moisture
The stabilization board secured on back of foam core prevents hammocking in sling-back wheelchairs
Has a non-slip vinyl back to prevent the cushion from sliding

Product Description
Improves seating posture while providing back support and comfort. Conforms to provide support to the lumbar region. Sealed liner protects foam core from moisture. The stabilization board secured on back of foam core prevents hammocking in sling-back wheelchairs. Has a non-slip vinyl back to prevent the cushion from sliding. 18 Month Limited Warranty on cover and cushion…. More >>

Drive Medical Extreme Comfort General Use Wheelchair Back Cushion with Lumbar Support, Black, 16″ x 17″

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Drive Medical Lightweight Steel Transport Wheelchair with Swing-away Footrest, Silver Vein, 17″

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:10:03 +0000

Attractive blue or silver vein finish
Weighs 33 lbs
Available in 17″ or 19″ seat widths
Back folds down for storage and transport
Swing-away footrests come standard

Product Description
Attractive blue or silver vein finish. Weighs 33 lbs. Available in 17″ or 19″ seat widths. Back folds down for storage and transport. Swing-away footrests come standard. Comes with seat belt for added safety. Padded armrests provide additional comfort. 8″ casters in front and rear. Comes with attractive nylon upholstery that is durable and easy to clean. Client operated brake. Comes with upholstery handles to fold chair…. More >>

Drive Medical Lightweight Steel Transport Wheelchair with Swing-away Footrest, Silver Vein, 17″

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Drive Medical FW19GR Fly-Weight Transport Chair, 19 Inch, Green

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:53:51 +0000

19″ wide seat
Weighs 19 lbs
Fold down back
Comes with seat belt
Swing away footrests

Product Description
The Deluxe Fly-Weight Transport Chair is from Drive Medical, one of the country’s fastest growing manufactures of Durable Medical Equipment. The all aluminum frame chair weighs only 19 lbs., which is 30% less than a traditional transport chair, while maintaining a weight capacity of 300 lbs. The seat width is 19″. The deluxe back release allows the back to fold down for easy storage and transport. The footrests swing away and are easily removed. The chair comes wi… More >>

Drive Medical FW19GR Fly-Weight Transport Chair, 19 Inch, Green

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Drive Medical Fly Lite Ultra Lightweight Transport Wheelchair, Burgundy Frame, 19″

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:51:50 +0000

Weighs only 14.5 lbs. Aluminum frame is lightweight and strong.
Comes with carry pocket on back rest and companion drink holder.
Comes with seat belt for added safety.
Attractive plaid style nylon upholstery.
Tool free, height adjustable swing-away footrests come standard.

Product Description
Weighs only 14. 5 lbs. Aluminum frame is lightweight and strong. Comes with carry pocket on back rest and companion drink holder. Comes with seat belt for added safety. Attractive plaid style nylon upholstery. Tool free, height adjustable swing-away footrests come standard. 8″ casters in rear. 6″ casters in front. Back folds down for storage and transport. Aluminum brakes. Standard rear wheel locks. LELR-TF – Swing-away Elevated Legrest, Tool Free, (Optional front… More >>

Drive Medical Fly Lite Ultra Lightweight Transport Wheelchair, Burgundy Frame, 19″

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Drive Medical Molded General Use 1 3/4″ Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Black, 18″ x 16″ x 1. 75″

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:57:57 +0000

A unique construction of high resilient (HR) molded foam provides maximum seat stabilization, position, pressure reduction and posture Designed for clients who are at the risk for skin breakdown Removeable, washable, flame retardant, stretch polyester knit cover Cover has a non-slip bottom for comfort and safety 1 year Limited Warranty on cover and cushion

Product Description
A unique construction of High Resilient (HR) molded foam provides optimum stabilization, position, pressure reduction and seating posture. Designed for clients who are at low risk for skin breakdown. Stretch polyester knit cover is removable, washable and flame retardant. Cover has a �Non-Slip� bottom for comfort and safety. 1 Year Limited Warranty on cover and cushion…. More >>

Drive Medical Molded General Use 1 3/4″ Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Black, 18″ x 16″ x 1. 75″

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Drive Medical Economy Transport Chair, 19 Inch, Silver

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:49:41 +0000

19″ wide seat
Weighs 26 pounds
Fold down back
Comes with seat belt
Swing away footrests

Product Description
The Economy Transport Chair is from Drive Medical one of the country’s fastest growing manufactures of Durable Medical Equipment. The all carbon steel frame chair weights 26lbs a weight capicity of 250lbs.. The seat width is 19″. The deluxe back release allows the back to fold down for easy storage and transportion.The footrests swing away and are easliy removed. The chair comes with a seat belt for added safety. Maintenance free composite 8″ wheels are on the fron… More >>

Drive Medical Economy Transport Chair, 19 Inch, Silver

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Drive Medical Single Fold Suitcase Style Wheelchair – Scooter Ramps with Carry Bag, Gun Metal, 2′ x 30″

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:49:54 +0000

Product Description
Designed to transition wheelchair or scooter from one surface height to another. Durable, lightweight construction. Comes with carry bag. Perforated slots keep water form collecting on ramp. Variety of sizes to meet many elevation changes. Weight capacity: 600 lbs. Limited Lifetime Warranty…. More >>

Drive Medical Single Fold Suitcase Style Wheelchair – Scooter Ramps with Carry Bag, Gun Metal, 2′ x 30″

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Drive Medical STDS1095 Portable Wheelchair Scooter Ramp with Travel Bag, 4′ x 30″

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:53:52 +0000

Designed to transition wheelchair or scooter from one surface height to another.
Durable, lightweight construction.
Comes with carry bag. Weight capacity: 600 lbs.
Perforated slots keep water form collecting on ramp.
Variety of sizes to meet many elevation changes.

Drive Medical STDS1095 Portable Wheelchair Scooter Ramp with Travel Bag, 4′ x 30″

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Drive Medical Deluxe Skin Protection Gel “E” 3″ Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Dark Blue, 20″ x 16″ x 3″

admin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:56:07 +0000

Pressure reducing cushion designed to assist in the prevention, treatment and management of pressure ulcers.
Viscous Gel provides optimized pressure reduction, support and comfort.
Fire Retardant polyurethane foam shell.
Removable and replaceable cover has water resistant “Top” and “Non-Slip” vinyl base.
Weight Capacity: 275 lbs.

Product Description
Pressure reducing cushion designed to assist in the prevention, treatment and management of pressure ulcers. Viscous Gel provides optimized pressure reduction, support and comfort. Fire Retardant polyurethane foam shell. Removable and replaceable cover has water resistant “Top” and “Non-Slip” vinyl base. 18 Month Limited Warranty on cover and cushion…. More >>

Drive Medical Deluxe Skin Protection Gel “E” 3″ Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Dark Blue, 20″ x 16″ x 3″

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Drive Medical STDS1093 Portable Wheelchair Scooter Ramp with Travel Bag, 2′ x 30″

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:56:13 +0000

Designed to transition wheelchair or scooter from one surface height to another.
Durable, lightweight construction.
Comes with carry bag. Weight capacity: 600 lbs.
Perforated slots keep water form collecting on ramp.
Variety of sizes to meet many elevation changes.

Product Description
The WheelChair/Scooter Ramps from Drive Medical help you adapt to your surroundings. Mpre than that, the wheelchair/scotter ramps are portable, so they can even help you conquer other surroundings! A single fold and carry design makes the Drive ramps portable and reliable. They can even hold up to 600 pounds. Standard Features include: Designed to transition wheelchair or scooter from one surface height to another – Durable, lightweight construction – Comes with car… More >>

Drive Medical STDS1093 Portable Wheelchair Scooter Ramp with Travel Bag, 2′ x 30″

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Drive Medical Deluxe Lightweight Aluminum Transport Wheelchair, Silver, 17″

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:58:12 +0000

DRIVE
Quantity: 1
17″
Silver Frame and Black Upholstery
Weighs only 19 lbs.

Product Description
Weighs only 19 lbs. Aluminum frame is lightweight and strong. Composite 8″ wheels are lightweight and maintenance free. Both 17″ and 19″ come with swing-away footrests with heel loops. Padded armrests provide additional comfort. Nylon upholstery is comfortable, lightweight and easy to clean. Aluminum casted back release hinge allows back to fold down for easy storage and transport. Standard rear wheel locks. Limited Lifetime Warranty…. More >>

Drive Medical Deluxe Lightweight Aluminum Transport Wheelchair, Silver, 17″

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Drive Medical Cruiser III Light Weight Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Black, 20″

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:50:19 +0000

Weighs under 36 lbs. (excluding front riggings).
New frame style eliminates seat guides and allows for custom back inserts and accessories.
Composite, Mag-style wheels are lightweight and maintenance free.
Precision sealed wheel bearings in front and rear ensure long lasting performance and reliability.
Dual axle provides easy transition of seat height to hemi level.

Product Description
Lightweight, Dual Axle (K0003)Weighs under 36 lbs. (excluding front riggings). Removable flip back arms allow for easy transfer. Carbon steel frame with silver vein finish. New frame style eliminates seat guides and allows for custom back inserts and accessories. Tool free adjustable front riggings (footrests, legrests). Composite, Mag-style wheels are lightweight and maintenance free. Precision sealed wheel bearings in front and rear ensure long lasting performanc… More >>

Drive Medical Cruiser III Light Weight Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Black, 20″

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Drive Medical Viper Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Desk Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Black, 20″

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:02:41 +0000

Now Comes with riggings in carton.
VIPER weighs 32 lbs. (Excluding front rigging).
New frame style eliminates seat guides and allows for custom backs and accessories.
Carbon steel black powder coated frame double coated for an attractive, chip-proof, maintainable finish.
Back height adjustable from 18″ – 20″.

Drive Medical Viper Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Desk Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Black, 20″

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Silver Sport Wheelchair from Drive Medical with Fixed Arms, Swing Away Footrest

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:56:52 +0000

Durable, Silver Vein frame
250lb weight capacity
Swing away, tool-free footrest
Seat is 18″ wide by 16″ deep
Lightweight nylon upholstery

Product Description
The Drive Silver Sport Wheelchair is 18″ wide and has fixed arm with swinging detachable footrest. The footrest can be adjusted to length tool-free. The powder coated steel frame allows for a weight capicity of 250lbs. The nylon upholstery is durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. Padded arm rest are standard on this chair. The chair folds easily for storage or transportation…. More >>

Silver Sport Wheelchair from Drive Medical with Fixed Arms, Swing Away Footrest

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Drive Medical Delux Wheelchair Carry Pouch Large

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:50:39 +0000

Easily attaches to wheelchair.
Comes with large, zippered pocket and a mesh pocket with Velcro closures.
Made of durable, easy to clean nylon.
Fits most wheelchairs.
Size: 15″ x 15″ x 5″.

Product Description
Drive Medical large deluxe wheelchair carry pouch comes with large, zippered pocket and a mesh pocket with velcro closures. Easily attaches to wheelchair. Made of durable, easy to clean nylon. Fits most wheelchairs. Size: 15″ x 15″ x 5″…. More >>

Drive Medical Delux Wheelchair Carry Pouch Large

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Drive Medical Deluxe Skin Protection Gel “E” 3″ Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Dark Blue, 16″ x 16″ x 3″

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:59:50 +0000

Drive Medical Deluxe Skin Protection Gel “E” 3″ Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Dark Blue, 16″ x 16″ x 3″

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Drive Medical Fly Lite Ultra Lightweight Transport Wheelchair, Black Frame, 19″

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:54:24 +0000

Drive Medical Fly Lite Ultra Lightweight Transport Wheelchair, Black Frame, 19″

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Drive Medical Cruiser III Light Weight Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Black, 18″

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:49:55 +0000

Weighs under 36 lbs. (excluding front riggings).
Removable flip back arms allow for easy transfer.
New frame style eliminates seat guides and allows for custom back inserts and accessories.
Tool free adjustable front riggings (footrests, legrests).
Composite, Mag-style wheels are lightweight and maintenance free.

Drive Medical Cruiser III Light Weight Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Black, 18″

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Drive Medical 6″ Wheelchair Transport Chair Brake Handle Extensions, Chrome, 6″

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:51:35 +0000

6″ Wheel Lock Extensions.

Product Description
Can be used on all Drive Medical Wheelchairs and all other major manufacturers wheelchairs…. More >>

Drive Medical 6″ Wheelchair Transport Chair Brake Handle Extensions, Chrome, 6″

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Drive Medical Auto and Velcro Closure Style Wheelchair Seat Belt from 48″ to 60″, Black, 48″

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:53:35 +0000

Seat Belt can accommodate waist sizes up to 48 inches.
For use with all Drive and other leading manufacturers wheelchairs.

Product Description
Velcro Type Closure, Black, 1/bx For use with all Drive and other leading manufacturers wheelchairs. Can accommodate waist sizes up to 48 inches…. More >>

Drive Medical Auto and Velcro Closure Style Wheelchair Seat Belt from 48″ to 60″, Black, 48″

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Silver Sport Wheelchair from Drive Medical with Removable Desk Arms, Swing Away Footrest

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:54:04 +0000

Durable, silver vein frame
250 pound weight capacity
Removable desk arms
Swing away, tool-free footrest

Product Description
The Drive Silver Sport II Wheelchair is 18″ wide and has removable desk arm with swinging detachable footrest. The arms can be removed for easy transfer in and out of the chair. The desk length allows the chair to pulled up close to a table. The footrest can be adjusted to length tool-free. The powder coated steel frame allows for a weight capicity of 250lbs. The nylon upholstery is durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. Padded arm rest are standard on this chair…. More >>

Silver Sport Wheelchair from Drive Medical with Removable Desk Arms, Swing Away Footrest

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Drive Medical K318ADDA-ELR Cruiser III Light Weight Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Seat 18″, Flip Back Removable Adjustable Height Desk Arms, Elevating Leg rest

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:55:00 +0000

Weighs under 36 lbs. (excluding front riggings).
Removable flip back arms allow for easy transfer.
New frame style eliminates seat guides and allows for custom back inserts and accessories.
Tool free adjustable front riggings (footrests, legrests).
Composite, Mag-style wheels are lightweight and maintenance free.

Product Description
Drive Medical Cruiser lll Wheelchair, Weighs under 36 lbs. (excluding front riggings). Removable flip back arms allow for easy transfer. New frame style eliminates seat guides and allows for custom back inserts and accessories. Tool free adjustable front riggings (footrests, legrests). Composite, Mag-style wheels are lightweight and maintenance free. Precision sealed wheel bearings in front and rear ensure long lasting performance and reliability. Dual axle provides… More >>

Drive Medical K318ADDA-ELR Cruiser III Light Weight Wheelchair with Various Flip Back Arm Styles and Front Rigging Options, Seat 18″, Flip Back Removable Adjustable Height Desk Arms, Elevating Leg rest

NOVA 7180L Lightweight Wheelchair with Detach Desk Arms and S/A Footrests, 18″

Drive Medical Single Fold Suitcase Style Wheelchair – Scooter Ramps with Carry Bag, Gun Metal, 3′ x 30″

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:58:20 +0000

Designed to transition wheelchair or scooter from one surface height to another.
Durable, lightweight construction. Comes with carry bag.
Perforated slots keep water form collecting on ramp.
Variety of sizes to meet many elevation changes.
Weight capacity: 600 lbs.

Product Description
Designed to transition wheelchair or scooter from one surface height to another. Durable, lightweight construction. Comes with carry bag. Perforated slots keep water from collecting on ramp. Variety of sizes to meet many elevation changes. Weight Capacity: 600 lbs…. More >>

Drive Medical Single Fold Suitcase Style Wheelchair – Scooter Ramps with Carry Bag, Gun Metal, 3′ x 30″

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Drive Medical General Use 2″ Gel “E” Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Dark Blue, 18″ x 16″ x 2″

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:57:29 +0000

Standard Size 18″x16″x2″
Designed for clients who are at low risk for skin breakdown
Removable and replaceable cover with zipper closure
Top of cushion cover is water resistant and vapor permeable

Product Description
Pressure reduction cushion designed to assist in the prevention, treatment and management of pressure ulcers. Viscous gel-bladder provides optimum support and comfort. Designed for clients who are at low risk for skin breakdown. Removable and replaceable cover that is zippered, constructed as follows: Cover top is a urethane coated nylon; Base is vinyl for durability. Cover top is water resistant and vapor permeable. 1 Year Limited Warranty on cover and cushion… More >>

Drive Medical General Use 2″ Gel “E” Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Dark Blue, 18″ x 16″ x 2″

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Drive Medical FW19BL Fly-Weight Transport Chair, 19 Inch, Blue

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:03:43 +0000

19″ wide seat
Weighs 19 lbs
Fold down back
Comes with seat belt
Swing away footrests

Drive Medical FW19BL Fly-Weight Transport Chair, 19 Inch, Blue

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Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Detachable Desk Arms and Swing-away Foot Rest, Blue, 18″

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:00:47 +0000

Flip-back, padded desk length arm
Comes with a calf strap
Swingaway footrests
Solid rubber tires
Nylon upholstery

Product Description
Blue powder coated frame, black cross brace. Flip back, padded desk length arm. Nylon upholstery is durable, lightweight, attractive and easy to clean. Solid rubber tires mounted on composite wheel provides durability and low maintenance. Comes with push to lock brakes. Comes with calf strap. Swing away footrests with plastic footplates come standard…. More >>

Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Detachable Desk Arms and Swing-away Foot Rest, Blue, 18″

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Choosing the Right Motorized Wheelchair For You

Tariq Yaman — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:31:58 +0000

Not long ago, being reliant on a Motorized Wheel Chair offered a person two options; maintain the required upper body strength to transport yourself, or hire someone else to push you around every day. Needless to say, not every wheelchair bound person can rely on a fit and working upper body. Not many people have the money to employ a professional attendant, and it is even rarer to have a family member or friend with the time and dedication which are essential to be an attendant. The good news is, today we enjoy motorized wheelchairs that permit us to maintain our independence without compromising someone else.

Motorized wheelchairs are controlled by programmable joysticks, so you only require the use of your hand to steer a motorized chair. Motorized wheelchairs are generally more maneuverable than manual wheelchairs, since the user won’t have to put their arms further than the sides of the chair. The motor permits motorized chairs to give you electrically-powered postural supports, like power tilt and recline. These features permit the rider to change their position regularly enough to halt pressure sores.

One or two types of motorized chairs can lift the rider to a standing position enabling them to move around upright rather than seated. Motorized wheelchairs are made with more tire and power base options, and normally have spring suspensions, which help them to handle unpaved surfaces easily. While transporting a motorized wheelchair in a wheelchair accessible vehicle, a motorized chair could be connected to the vehicle and employed as a normal car seat; an option which is not offered by many normal wheelchairs.

Motorized wheelchairs have several drawbacks, though. First, they are extremely heavy and may need a Wheel Chair Lift. Motorized chairs are run by powerful batteries which weigh a good amount alone, and when their weight is combined with the very solid suspension and the rest of the support structure, you will be dealing with as much as 300 lbs of equipment before the rider is actually in it. Because of the required weight and bulk, even travel power chairs are not terribly easy for flying with, and when you need to disassemble and store these sorts of chairs, you will very likely want the help of one more helper. Predictably, Motorized Wheel Chair & Lift can also be particularly high priced. They could cost between $1800 and $8000, even though in quite a few cases, Medicare can pay for as much as 80% of that cost. Most retailers are alarmingly willing to assist you in doing the Medicare paperwork, fortunately, and often they will send in the paperwork for you.

Motorized wheelchairs are handy vehicles for folks with extremely limited mobility who choose not to limit their lives. These chairs could provide any user the mobility and independence required to maintain an active lifestyle.

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Motorized Wheelchairs vs. Mobility Scooters

Tariq Yaman — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:52:47 +0000

Both Mobility & Disability Wheelchair motorized wheelchairs and mobility scooters give us the potential of being mobile and independent regardless of any physical issues. As with any kind of technology, though, these devices are only worthwhile when we buy the equipment which is appropriate for our requirements. What follows is a generalized assessment of motorized wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which will partially aid you in discerning the particular sort of mobility aid to purchase.

Motorized wheelchairs will give you more back and head support and generally will be designed for you to sit in them all day. Motorized wheelchairs are equipped with a collection of capabilities that help the chairs to tilt forward and backward, and some motorized chairs can change the height of the chair to be accessible to different work surfaces. Being able to change your stance regularly might help you to work in your chair for most of the day without getting pressure sores. Motorized wheelchairs also have more tire and power base variations, which help you to stay mobile inside and outside safely. Pay close attention to Wheelchair Ramp as well.

Powered wheelchairs are normally more maneuverable in enclosed spaces, and seeing as they are controlled by an attached joystick, it is easier to control them if you don’t enjoy full use of your arms. Finally, motorized wheelchairs are made to be lifted into and attached inside wheelchair accessible buses, where the chairs will legally work as car seats. Naturally, if you don’t have a lift available, this isn’t exactly a benefit. On the other hand, if you can’t normally drive yourself, it is less of a hassle to depend on public transportation with a wheelchair as opposed to with a scooter which is required be stored separately.

Mobility scooters bring their own set of selling points, presuming you have the right set of expectations. If your upper body is intact and performing properly, and you just require this extra aid for your legs, a scooter might be ideal to fulfill your needs. Scooters are most often steered by using a tiller, which performs very similarly to a handlebar on a bike. But, don’t forget about Mobility & Disability Wheelchair and Ramp.

Travel and folding mobility scooters may be easily taken apart and placed in a regular car, so if you could step down from the scooter and drive your own vehicle, this is much more convenient than riding city buses or purchasing a full-sized van with a wheelchair lift. Scooters will generally not include the specific postural functions that motorized wheelchairs have, and the tiller linkage is much more basic than the joystick steering option. While this results in the user enjoying fewer features, it also means you are going to be saving money on a scooter seeing as it contains less technology.

One of the wonderful things with regards to being in the 21st century is having the chance to exploit the current technology. Motorized wheelchairs and mobility scooters help us to keep mobile and independent beyond the age when our lower appendages no longer cooperate. Finding the best type of technology is important, though. Identify your needs, order your priorities, then buy with confidence.

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How to Shop For a Motorized Wheelchair

Tariq Yaman — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:09:26 +0000

Motorized wheelchairs are incredibly important vehicles. The right one will provide you a nearly normal life, and the wrong model might bring you more complications than convenience. It’s always easier to discern what you need in Mobility Aids & Disability Aids and then identify the ideal model to answer those needs. In this article are explanations of three especially good motorized wheelchairs, every one of them ideal for their anticipated function.

Invacare’s Pronto M91 is a good mid-wheel drive chair made to be suitable for indoor and outdoor movement. It achieves 6.5 mph and can negotiate steps up to 3″ high, which means that low door thresholds are going to be no problem. The leg rests might be effortlessly customized to answer your personal preferences and the chair is thin enough to go through most doorways.

The two recurring criticisms seem to be that this chair’s battery charger may be a problem to reach, and the rear suspension is not what you’d call soft. This is one of today’s best daily use chairs which is routinely Medicare approved, though, so perhaps an extra pillow or two might take care of the problem. This chair will support up to 300 lbs and the company makes a heavy duty version capable of carrying up to 400 lbs.

If you’d rather have a high performance Power Scooter & Disability Scooter, you might want to check out the Bounder Plus H-Frame wheelchair. This chair can maneuver well inside a standard sized home, although it really performs well outdoors. The Bounder Plus may hold anyone under 500 lbs yet still fly along at 11 mph on the sidewalk. The battery is capable of a distance of 40 miles under ideal conditions. The galaxy of options are too plentiful to specify, but mentioning that the Bounder has 9 seat options is illustrative. Medicare normally will not purchase a Bounder, although you could get it by picking up the difference between the price Medicare permits and the real price of the chair.

If you could justify the cost of a second chair for travel, your money might be responsibly spent on the Invacare AT’M Travel Electric Wheelchair. The seat frame will disconnect from the base and collapse similar to a lawn chair, and as soon as the batteries are taken from the base it only weighs 34 pounds and the complete compilation is made to fit in standard car trunks. The battery range is only 12 miles, and capacity is limited at 250 lbs, but for a lightweight travel chair the AT’M is practically the most efficient you’ll find.

Motorized Mobility & Disability Aids and Scooters are such essential mobility devices that they ought to only be bought after extensive study. These chairs is going to have a substantial consequence on both your standard of living and your finances. Choose carefully, then invest confidently.

Tariq Yaman operates a Wheelchair Disability Scooter website that teaches consumers everything about the Power Scooter & Disability Scooter.

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Getting the Most Out of Medicare

Tariq Yaman — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:08:46 +0000

Many folks who need a Lightweight Wheelchair furthermore require extra help in funding them. Quite a few people look to Medicare for financial aid with wheelchairs or other medical equipment, but this process is neither easy nor rapid, and if your retailer offers you any help you should accept it. It shouldn’t matter whether you are submitting your own paperwork or if an organization is doing it for you, however; you will need to initiate the process with one or two large pieces of information.

First, Medicare will not cover the complete expense of Folding Wheelchairs. Medicare could pay 80% of the price, and then you or your supplemental insurance will be charged for the balance of the cost. Happily, most retailers will not bill you the full cost of the chair immediately; they simply invoice you for your 20% and wait until the check arrives from Medicare before requiring the balance. Of course, this could go smoothly if you communicate with your manufacturer to be certain that the model you choose is pre-approved by Medicare. If you purchase the chair but your paperwork is not approved, then you will either need to bring back the item or fund the other 80% of the expense, which is going to hurt.

Medicare is quite selective about who gets funding for wheelchairs, and why. You might be surprised at parts of the reasoning which controls Medicare. As an example, if you must employ a wheelchair to stay independent in your living space, Medicare will generously provide the cheapest model that can help you out.

On the other hand, if you manage effectively at home with some crutches and just want a wheelchair for errands, you are out of luck. Medicare is only interested in making sure that you can access your kitchen. While the idea of a motorized wheelchair may be attractive, Medicare would request a statement filled out by your doctor maintaining that you are too weak to propel a manual wheelchair before they help you purchase a motorized model.

Additionally, Medicare can not help you purchase Lightweight Folding Wheelchairs directly. Whatever the situation which leads you to require a wheelchair, Medicare will only permit you to rent a wheelchair for 10 months, then reassess your case and figure out whether to permit you to purchase the chair. This method will have no effect on your use of the wheelchair, yet it will be stated in the forms that you are renting the chair instead of owning it.

As you have figured out, dealing with Medicare is a very convoluted experience. Companies that manufacture wheelchairs and other mobility aides have become alarmingly adept at navigating through the red tape, so it is a good idea to work closely with your equipment provider. When all the paperwork is finished, you will get your wheelchair home and proceed with more enjoyable things. Happy wheeling!

Tariq Yaman works with an Wheelchair Disability Scooter website that educates consumers about the Lightweight Folding Wheelchairs.

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Drive Medical Deluxe Skin Protection Gel “E” 3″ Wheelchair Seat Cushion, Dark Blue, 18″ x 16″ 3″

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Taking a Look at Mobility Scooter Makers

Tariq Yaman — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:51:10 +0000

An Electric Mobility Scooter gives us self-reliance, alacrity and style. More specifically, a scooter looks very unlike a wheelchair, consequently it’s really fun to use. Identifying and buying the correct mobility scooters can seem bewildering, though, a bit like finding the ideal pair of jeans.

Happily, as with jeans, as long as you stick with a few dependable companies which typically fulfill your expectations, you are going to have a much easier experience when narrowing down the possibilities. A few of the most recognizable and reliable scooter brands are Pride, Pacesaver and Invacare. Each maker has its own advantages and disadvantages, so you’ll be wise to order your priorities and select accordingly.

Pride mobility scooters are especially reliable general purpose scooters which work equally well on the street or in the house. Pride scooters are well designed, which means they’re a bit expensive. Despite that, approximately half of Pride’s inventory is approved for reimbursement by Medicare, therefore they are still perfectly available for anyone in need of some financial aid.

Pride’s Sundancer is a reliable three-wheel scooter designed to negotiate confined homes, work areas and bathroom stalls. Despite its compactness, this little scooter manages playgrounds as easily as malls.

Pacesaver mobility scooters are solid and dependable. More notably, the company is well known for their maintenance, service and customer friendliness. Pacesaver scooters are engineered with their users in mind, so all of their controls are honestly in convenient places. Pacesaver’s Fusion Heavy Duty scooter can accommodate passengers up to 450 lbs and includes a small universe of useful accessories. These brawny scooters could climb slopes and negotiate unpaved ground without giving up power. You might not need a scooter made for supporting 450 lbs, but no matter what you are looking for, Pacesaver most likely makes a well made model to fulfill your requirements.

Invacare mobility scooters are reputed to manage just fine on flat, hard terrain. Make sure to take a closer glance at Wheelchair Vans as well. Invacare’s bigger products steer easily enough to be usable in shops and libraries, while the more compact Invacare scooters will sustain the power level while motoring down the concourse or up a driveway. However, they manage quite badly on soft or uneven ground, and they are infamous for bumpy rides. If you’re pavement person who merely wants to keep up with traffic, though, Invacare has a product for you. The Invacare Panther can get through the city streets while squeezing four wheels and up to 300 lbs of driver through any convenience store.

Yes, you can sample more scooter companies, and there are hundreds of other scooters to choose from. Settling on a dependable brand or two is a good start, though, because this will help you to set a benchmark against which others could be graded. You will be surprised how far some knowledge can go in helping you to select your next Electric Mobility Scooter & Wheelchair Vans.

Tariq Yaman operates a Wheelchair Disability Scooter website that teaches consumers everything about the Wheelchair Vans.

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Making You Home Wheelchair Accessible

Tariq Yaman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:03:42 +0000

At the moment, it’s a buyer’s market for houses, so purchasing your dream home is a snap, right? What happens, though, if that dream home needs to be Electric Wheel Chair accessible? Getting an existing home which happens to be wheelchair accessible it hard to do. It’s more reasonable to remain in the home you now own and, if permissible, renovate your home to be wheelchair accessible. A less complicated plan, though not actually cheaper, is to erect a new house. Whichever of the aforementioned alternatives you choose; here are several basic bits of advice to think about.

Naturally, a two-story home is almost never called wheelchair accessible. Staircases cause problems, and even motorized lifts need much more space than normal staircases have been engineered to occupy. If you can eliminate second stories or downstairs hobby rooms in your house; do it. Ramps are helpful for shallow step-downs, but significant alterations in floor level can create more problems than they solve.

If you now have a second story, it’s worth finding out if a residential elevator is affordable. As soon as your floors are arranged, though, you should really figure out floor coverings. Hearth rugs will not help you, as they are well known for getting caught in wheels. Carpets ought to function well, providing you have wall-to-wall carpets or they have a chambered trim edge that will be affixed to the floor.

If you’ve had a wheelchair for any amount of time, you understand that doorways and work surface heights are very important. A wheelchair accessible doorway ought to be more than 32′ wide, and any work counters for the Mobility Chair user should be about 34″ high. A seated person can encounter problems reaching anything over 48″ in the air, so upper doors or shelving should not be stocked with anything important.

A bathroom should be an oasis of calm in our stressful world, as a result, that is not a place where you ought to be continually working around your complications. If at all possible, a 3 x 4 foot roll-in shower stall should be in your bathroom. Most standard toilets can be modified by installing grab bars and maybe a seat riser, although any attempts to accessorize a standard bathtub will only decrease the level of irritation instead of curing the problem.

As a result of the aging populace of the USA, you’ll find a greater interest in wheelchair accessible living quarters. Therefore, we have an expanding number of available home plans and also very helpful fixtures to help customers with limited mobility. Relying on a Transport Wheelchair is not enjoyable, but this may be the best time in history to deal with that minor aggravation in your life. So, contemplate your choices, grab a carpenter and turn your house into your home. Happy building!

Tariq Yaman manages a Wheelchair Disability Scooter Site that educates and teaches consumers everything there is to know about the Electric Wheel Chair.

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A Guide on Pediatric Wheelchairs

Tariq Yaman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:02:24 +0000

Pediatric, or child’s wheelchairs can be purchased in practically as many distinctive styles as adult Electric Medical Wheelchairs, yet with the additional factor of being sized to comfortably hold a child’s smaller body type. There are some more questions to consider if you are planning to buy a pediatric wheelchair, though, and we will discuss those considerations. The two most important subjects to think about are the capacity of the wheelchair and the manner of support it offers the child. As soon as those details are settled, you are going to want to consider how to transport that wheelchair. Finally, you’ll find minor details to make any wheelchair more child-friendly, so these are going to be addressed too.

The first task at hand is to select the appropriate sized wheelchair. As anyone knows, investing in items for children requires that you must figure out the size he is right now and also how much larger he will get by the time he is done with the thing. This is fairly simple, because pediatric wheelchairs vary in capacities from 35 lbs to 250 lbs, and quite a few are made to grow when required. If the child employs the wheelchair for a permanent condition, then any adjustable sized wheelchair might prove a good investment.

The next important concern is the child’s condition. Might the child need very much physical support, or do they need a four wheel or a 3 Wheel Scooter? Many chairs come with a series of restraints in addition to back and neck support for occupants who can’t normally hold themselves up, but others come with merely the absolute minimum back support and no headrest of any kind. Will the user be able to move himself eventually, or will he constantly need assistance propelling the chair? Manual chairs are available with larger back wheels and push handles which may detach, or you might opt for motorized wheelchairs steered by joystick controls.

Transportation is another practical question when selecting 3 Wheel Electric Medical Wheelchairs. How often must the child be bundles into the family car daily, and how quick does that task need to be? A well made manual wheelchair which collapses can be quickly moved in and out of a regular family car so long as the child can be shifted to a car seat for the length of the journey. If your child is too large to lift repeatedly, if he cannot use a manual wheelchair or requires constant head and torso support, then a motorized wheelchair would be needed, along with a chair lift and a vehicle intended to accommodate it.

Finally, we ought to take the child’s enjoyment to heart. Pediatric wheelchairs are made in many colors, and you will find a variety of kid-friendly seat cushions, appliques and custom made backpacks to bring some personality and enjoyment to the wheelchair. This could seem like unimportant details to many adults, but remember, the child is the person living in the chair; it really ought to be as enjoyable as possible.

Tariq Yaman works with an Wheelchair Disability Scooter website that educates consumers about the 3 Wheel Electric Medical Wheelchairs.

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WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER MEDICAL RACK RAMP

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Integrated solid ramp for quick loading and unloading
Usable Dimensions: 48.25 x 28
Weight Capacity: 400 lbs.
Maximum chair width: 27 inches
Weight: 84 lbs

Product Description
This mobility carrier has everything you need for loading and hauling your expensive mobility device.

The wheelchair and scooter carrier features an integrated ramp which fold up and out into 3 different positions.

The first position keeps the ramp folded flat to the carrier surface and held down with a spring pull pin.

The folded flat position is to keep the ramp self stored and secured when the carrier is folded up.

The second ramp position allows the ramp t… More >>

WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER MEDICAL RACK RAMP

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