Electric Wheelchair

Many manual wheelchair users are suspicious of electrically powered models. Why? They have heard the horror stories of electric wheelchairs giving up the ghost at the most inappropriate moments, tell themselves that their beautifully defined upper arm muscles will dissolve into blobs of wobbly fat never to be seen again, they fear electric shocks, power failures, maintenance costs and the initial outlay for a quality model. But are such fears and worries based on fact? As with most relatively new inventions, most of this negative feedback is based on the earliest available models. Various companies have long realized that, with...

The humans are not used to sitting in wheelchairs for an extended period. In fact, if they were to sit for a long time, they will feel pain in the back. Besides, it can cause multiple health problems as well. Fortunately, the wheelchair industry has overseen a significant revolution in the 20th century. To be precise, the introductions of different materials like – rubber, plastics, and poly-stretch have given comfort to the wheelchair users.If you are to sit in a wheelchair for full-time, the level of support should be at a maximum. Consequently, this post will enlighten you with useful...

When you are buying a wheelchair ramps, you will have several options at your hand. The reason is there are many types of wheelchair ramps available on the market! Not to mention that the availability of different ramps make your choice harder. However, don’t be overwhelmed as we are going to make things easier for you. In this post, we will compare and contrast two of the most important types of wheelchair ramps. So, let’s start reading the post and find out which two wheelchair ramp is better for you. Things to Consider Before Choosing a Wheelchair Ramp Why Do...

There has always been a controversy between tilt in space and recline positioning of a wheelchair. As a new theory, analysts, and products are available on the market, the field of positioning has also widened. Nowadays, we find evidence of a trend regarding more tilt-in-space system recommendations compared to recline system recommendations. However, we often feel puzzled while choosing between them. Some of us do not even know the core differences between them.  Choosing depends wholly on the patient’s personal comfort, age, and living situation. None of them is superior or inferior comparing to another. Tilt Systems Typically, a tilt...

A Wheelchair Lift can be very efficient when living in a multistoried residence. This will come in handy when moving from floor to floor, especially for those who confide in wheelchairs. The Wheelchair Lift is bound to make things a lot easier for them as they move freely from level to level sharing the happy moments and fulfilling their needs.  However, before you jump into the decision in buying one for yourself, you should consider a few things. Who Should Use A Wheelchair Lift? The Wheelchair Lift is not for everyone.  These are specialized for elderly and physically challenged persons...