Manual Wheelchair : What is it?
| A manual wheelchair is a chair mounted on wheels used by disabled persons for moving around. It is propelled forward by another person by pushing it forward by the handles, or by the user himself by spinning the wheels at the sides of the chair forward or backward. A basic manual wheelchair consists of a frame, a seat, wheels and tires, armrests, and a footrest. |
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Kinds of Manual Wheelchairs include the following: |
Lightweight/Sports manual wheelchair
- A lightweight or sports manual wheelchair is ideal for people with good upper body strength.
- It allows independent movement with minimum effort.
- Most active wheelchair users prefer this type for its look and convenience.
- It is not suitable for heavy persons because it has a lightweight frame.
- It is mainly used by athletes.
Standard/Everyday manual wheelchair
- A standard or everyday manual wheelchair consists of a cross-brace frame, swing-away footrests, removable or built-in arm rests, push handles, and mid- to high-level back.
- It is made for people who use wheelchairs on a daily basis.
Child/Junior manual wheelchair
- A child or junior manual wheelchair is designed for children and young adults.
- It comes in child-oriented styles and colors.
- It has been adapted to classroom environments allowing it to fit in most social situations.
Specialty manual wheelchair
- A specialty manual wheelchair is designed for a specific target market or to address the special needs of a particular disability.
- It can be in the form of a lowered hemi wheelchair propelled using leg strength, a wheelchair propelled with one hand for those who are paralyzed on one side, an oversize wheelchair for the obese, or an aerodynamic, three-wheeled racing wheelchair for those who engage in marathons and racing events.
Institutional/Nursing Home/Depot manual wheelchair
- An institutional wheelchair is the most affordable type of manual wheelchair.
- It has a basic design.
- It is used for transporting patients in hospitals or nursing homes.
- It is not recommended for everyday use.
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Footrests: Choose a manual wheelchair with retractable footrests that you can tuck away when getting into or out of the wheelchair.
Armrest: Choose a manual wheelchair with adjustable armrests that allows you to set their height according to your preference. |
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