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Guide To Different Types Of Wheelchairs From: Jed Baguio

Posted at 11:22 PM on Thursday, January 18, 2007
The different types of wheel chairs for your choice

People did not need much guidance when choosing a manual wheel
chair in the early years. The first and early wheelchairs were
heavy and were made up of dark-colored upholstery. But today, a
wide range of manual wheel chair models to choose from. Each
model is perfectly designed for a user from all types of ages.

These are designed for a larger assortment of needs. The
stainless steel wheel chair is no longer a single option
because it can just be replaced with aluminum, chrome,
titanium, aero plane and other lightweight materials.

Lightweight or Sport Wheelchairs is one type of wheelchair. It
is made up of material such as titanium, chrome and aluminum or
some of the lightweight materials. It is perfectly designed for
sports use. It became popularly known as an everyday use wheel
chair and has a sporty look and the movement offers were
greatly appreciated by most of the users.

This type of wheel chair is not suitable for obese persons
because this wheel chair has a lower weight capacity compared
to the standard wheelchair but is perfect for a user who has a
good upper mobility.

Junior or child wheelchair is another type of wheelchair. It is
designed to meet the child’s changing needs in the growth period
and have to be designed to help the kids in overcoming their
social difficulties and walking. This makes a handicapped child
feel socially acquainted with the colorful wheel chairs that
they are using. It does not only aid a child with walking
difficulties but it gives the child a warm feeling to be
accepted by other normal kids.

Standard wheel chairs are composed of a cross-brace frame which
has a mid-to-high- level back. Its frame is built-in and it has
removable armrests and it has swing-away footrests for the
comfort of the user. Most people prefer this type of wheelchair
especially the elders.

One important thing for a wheelchair is the seat cushion. Foam
cushions are very comfortable for a handicapped person. These
are inexpensive and lightweight so it does not affect too much.
They also come in a variety of densities and sizes in order to
accommodate the seat of the wheel chair.

In order to adjust to the comfort of the user in some sensitive
areas, or in some sensitive points, air cushions have air
chambers that can be puffed up. These are also lightweight and
waterproof and are also subject to punctures and leaks. That is
why they need to be regularly checked and fixed tight for some
problems.

A person can always have the best choice with the different
choices of wheelchairs which is according to his/her style of
comfort. These wheelchairs are built to mainly provide comfort
and aid to disabled persons. In the coming years, wheel chairs
will be more enhanced for the user’s comfort.

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