Wheelchairs Types
Today, you have so many options when it comes to choosing high quality Mobility products that not only fits your physical needs, but also your desired lifestyle. Mobility technology advances every year; if you have not had a chance to check out the upgrades available to you, you might be missing out.
Self-propelled manual wheelchair: If you have or want to build upper-body strength and you like the close connection between you and your chair, a manual chair may work for you. You will move around by pushing in the hand rims on the two large wheels on either side of you. Manual wheelchairs can be customized to work with only one arm or with your feet. Hybrid power-assist manual wheelchair: This wheelchair is just like a manual, but it has battery-operated power that senses when you need a little help, up a hill, for example, or over bumpy terrain. They can easy fit any of Accessible vehicles . Features:
• Ultra lightweight
• Modularity
• Q-Fit Technology
• Curb Appeal
Power wheelchair: A power wheelchair — also called a motorized wheelchair or electric wheelchair — does all the work for you. You control the speed and direction with a control panel, usually a “joystick,” which can be customized to best serve your abilities. Some chairs can maneuver in tight spaces, and some can`t. Be sure to match your chair with your environment. Some of features are:
• Powerful motors
• Automatically adjustable suspension
• Ergonomic design
• Rear wheel drive
• Modular seat
• Tasteful design
• Adjustable headrest
• Fold-up armrests.
The major disadvantages of the manual wheelchairs have to do with one upper body. Although the exercise may be good for the people who push themselves over a period of time the same motion continually can eventually lead to injury. Another disadvantage of a manual chair is that the tires will need to be inflated regularly. A variety of factors must be properly considered prior to a person choosing between a power chair and a manual version. Some insurance providers may not cover the motorized chair and if that is the case it makes the selection all the simpler.
Finding the right fit for a person and his/her wheelchair or other mobility device is a unique process involving the expertise of a seating and positioning specialist. This is one specialty of physical therapy. The main objective of the therapist is to facilitate the highest functional level possible for the client. This involves meeting a wide variety of criteria, such as support requirements, posture, range of motion, disease progression, strength, skin sensitivity, environment and functional ability.
The friendly staff at Better Life Mobility Centers in California and Nevada can help you identify mobility solutions, compare brands, and find the home mobility solution that fits your budget. Whether you need mobility scooters, a Stair lifts , or any other mobility device, you can count on Better Life Mobility to help you live a life without limitations. Better Life Mobility have team of respected and highly trained seating and mobility specialists have a wide range of assessment equipment available to help you make an informed choice about your Wheelchairs , with well educated staff with lots of work experience.