Scooters are just the beginning of what mobility products seniors can get from the mobility retailers. The stores also offer power chairs, lift chairs, lifts, wheelchair ramps and more. They have helped thousands of customers across the nation, and even internationally, meet their mobility needs. Mobility retailers desire repeat business and recommendations from current customers so they will spend as much time as needed and do as much research as necessary to make sure clients are getting the mobility product that meets all of their requirements.
Besides scooters and their accessories, wheelchair accessories come in all shapes and sizes. Wheelchair manufacturers are even catering to tennis mobility issues and make special handles to allow able-bodied partners help their limited motor controlled partner with turns and maneuvers. Because tennis players need increased power in the arm and body movements, the back of some seats are higher than the front, or reverse tilt seating for their wheelchairs. Other online retailers will periodically be offering specials on wheelchair vans and mobility accessories. These deals will be highlighted in newsletters and other assorted mailings.
Other products include customized rehab equipment, custom power and manual wheelchairs, and many other products to help clients lead a better quality of life. Common accessories include scooters, wheelchairs, handicapped ramps, stairway lifts, lift chairs, adjustable beds, walkers, cup holders, drink holders and much more.
Wheelchair and wheelchair part requests are generally coming under greater scrutiny by insurance companies. The companies are requesting more detailed information as well as medical consults and home evaluations. Wheelchairs and scooters can also be booked, some on the day the scooter or wheelchair is required. This service is more to insurance companies' likings, and subject to a refundable deposit.
Everything that you could desire or need to know is right there, available for you to use whenever you need it. Even the Apple iPhone is getting in on the mobility accessibility actions and offers unsurpassed accessibility, convenience, and technology, all rolled into one very portable package. Everything you need for a gadget is all in one package.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Wheelchair Configurations
Those who have to use wheelchairs have the option of choosing from a host of materials. Some of the materials in use are aluminum, chrome as well as titanium which is an alloy of chrome and other materials. In recent times a number of composite materials are also used which are quite lightweight in nature and serve the purpose of being quite portable also. You can choose from rigid as well as flexible or foldable wheelchairs. One of the basis requirements is that wheelchairs should be durable and crashworthy with titanium wheelchairs being quite light and suitable for special needs of wheelchair users. This is not surprising given the fact that titanium is double the strength of aluminum and half the weight of steel.
Wheelchair armrests are designed to help user’s upper body balance while seated. If the user, however, has adequate upper body strength, wheelchairs without armrests or shortened armrests can be purchased. Wheelchair armrests, lap trays, or forearm troughs are commonly used while the occupant is in his or her wheelchair. Rigid arm boards often are preferred to the use of slings while the patient is in the wheelchair because they allow the humeral head to approximate the glenoid fossa at a more natural angle and are less restrictive. Wheelchair armrests will certainly add weight and complexity to the wheelchair. Depending on the type of armrest the added weight may be considerable.
There are quite a few armchair types that are available. Some of these have power functions like elevating, recline and tilt. Some of these also have height adjustment feature or flip back ability. Many of these wheelchairs fold well and simply which makes it easy for transportation and storage when not in use. These also have brake handles so that the wheelchair can come to a halt as required. The depth of the wheelchair is measured from the back to the front of the seat, and a proper depth is needed for both support and comfort.
In the case of folding wheelchairs, there are cross braces which have 1 to 2 inches of seat width growth. This systems of cross braces allows the wheelchair to be easily folded and packed away or transported, as required. If the cross brace is absent you can have it ordered from the manufacturer so as to get new cross frame and footplates.
Rear-wheel, mid-wheel, and front-wheel drive models are available. In a rear-wheel chair, the big wheels that drive the unit are positioned behind the rider's center of gravity. Rear- wheel drive is the traditional type that is readily available. Front-wheel drives are becoming more common and provide tighter turning than rear-wheel drives.
One can also add mobility scooters to wheelchairs according to the user’s specific needs. There are also a number of other mobility accessories and additional products that you can take advantage of to enhance your mobility scooter experience. You can check out a lot if these online as there are quite a few websites that host such products online to make your wheelchair or mobility scooter experience more comfortable.
Wheelchair armrests are designed to help user’s upper body balance while seated. If the user, however, has adequate upper body strength, wheelchairs without armrests or shortened armrests can be purchased. Wheelchair armrests, lap trays, or forearm troughs are commonly used while the occupant is in his or her wheelchair. Rigid arm boards often are preferred to the use of slings while the patient is in the wheelchair because they allow the humeral head to approximate the glenoid fossa at a more natural angle and are less restrictive. Wheelchair armrests will certainly add weight and complexity to the wheelchair. Depending on the type of armrest the added weight may be considerable.
There are quite a few armchair types that are available. Some of these have power functions like elevating, recline and tilt. Some of these also have height adjustment feature or flip back ability. Many of these wheelchairs fold well and simply which makes it easy for transportation and storage when not in use. These also have brake handles so that the wheelchair can come to a halt as required. The depth of the wheelchair is measured from the back to the front of the seat, and a proper depth is needed for both support and comfort.
In the case of folding wheelchairs, there are cross braces which have 1 to 2 inches of seat width growth. This systems of cross braces allows the wheelchair to be easily folded and packed away or transported, as required. If the cross brace is absent you can have it ordered from the manufacturer so as to get new cross frame and footplates.
Rear-wheel, mid-wheel, and front-wheel drive models are available. In a rear-wheel chair, the big wheels that drive the unit are positioned behind the rider's center of gravity. Rear- wheel drive is the traditional type that is readily available. Front-wheel drives are becoming more common and provide tighter turning than rear-wheel drives.
One can also add mobility scooters to wheelchairs according to the user’s specific needs. There are also a number of other mobility accessories and additional products that you can take advantage of to enhance your mobility scooter experience. You can check out a lot if these online as there are quite a few websites that host such products online to make your wheelchair or mobility scooter experience more comfortable.
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