Smaller wheels for easy transport in and out of vehicles.
Pushed by the riders companion or caregiver.
Light weight for easy lifting.
Easier compatibility
Ideal use:
Traveling around town or around the world
Going to the mall
Doctor appointments
Short trips to the store or other location
Seat size
Transport chairs come in 4 sizes to accommodate the riders weight.
Chair weight
The lighter your chair, the easier it will be to lift, carry and
load in and out of a car. Transport chairs come in 4 easy to understand weight categories.
Wheels
Wheels: All transport chairs come with "flat free" rubber tires.
There are no more worrying about getting a flat or filling up you
tires with air.
Wheel size: Transport chairs tires come in 3 adaptable sizes: 7" and less, 8"
and 12". The smaller wheel sizes usually come with the more
comparable chairs. Some of our customers like the larger 12" for
extra stability.
Seats
All wheelchairs come with a 1½” fabric or vinyl seat. To make
you chair comfortable, or if you sit in your wheelchair more then 2
hours daily, we recommend you invest in a cushion.
Wheelchair Cushions
There are 3 types of cushions:
Comfort cushions: Foam or gel cushions, for comfort
Positioning cushions: Contoured cushions allowing the user
correct posture
Preventative cushions: gel or air cushions helping the user
prevent bed sores
Pushed by chair rider or by companion or caregiver
Folds into car or van
Ideal use:
Indoor & outdoor
Heavy Us on a regular basis
Short or long term transportation solution
Seat size
Standard wheelchair seats size offer different width sizes to
accommodate your weight.
Chair weight
The lighter your wheelchair, the easier it will be to lift, carry and
put into your car. Wheelchairs come in several weight categories. (Please note:
the lighter the wheelchair, the more it will cost.)
Seat Height
The standard seat height is 20-21" off the ground. This will
work if you are over 5' tall. If you are shorter than 5' you may
have a hard time exiting the wheelchair and a shorter seat height
will be necessary for better comfort.
Leg Rest
There are 2 types of foot rests. Swingaway removable and
elevating removable which allow you to raise your legs 90
degrees.
Note: all leg rests swing away and REMOVE. All chairs come
standard with swingaway removable footrests and are included in the
price.
If you need elevating leg rests you can order them for an extra
charge when you customize your order.
Armrests
Armrest provide arm and shoulder support. There are 3 types of
armrests.
A. Full Length (15") These armrests run the full length of the seat and the
shorter desk length (11") which will allow you to get closer to a
table or desk.
B. Height adjustable Some models will allow you to adjust the height.
C. Removable/flip-back arms You may benefit from removable or flip
back arm for easier transfer in and out of the chair.
Comfort
All wheelchairs come with a 1½” fabric or vinyl
seat. To make you chair comfortable, or if you sit in your
wheelchair more then 2 hours daily, we recommend you invest in a
cushion. There are 3 types of cushions Comfort cushions:
Foam or
gel cushions: For comfort
Positioning cushions: Contoured cushions
allowing the user correct posture
Preventative cushions: Gel or air
cushions helping the user prevent bed sores.
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