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Wheelchair Articles
Scooter vs Wheelchair Power
On the process of deciding the best apparatus for a paralyzed loved one to improve his indoor/outdoor mobility and independence? There are two good choices you could consider: getting a scooter or a power wheelchair.
In choosing which is which, you may have to consider several factors: control and maneuverability, weight capacity, speed, power, user safety, durability, and of course, the price. Here, we give you several comparisons of scooter and power wheelchair related to these factors ...
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Selecting the Best Wheelchair Cushion
Although your wheelchair and cushion are separate purchases, which chair you choose is significantly affected by the type of cushion you will use. Chair and cushion are a team, each influencing the other. The proper combination of chair and cushion will enable you to sit in a neutral and stable posture and to operate the chair safely.
Cushions come in various depths and sizes which need to be accommodated by the size of your wheelchair frame. The actual length of footrests, the height of ...
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Sport Wheelchairs
Today, almost every sport is offered to the wheelchair user - wheelchair skiing, downhill wheelchair racing, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball and more. Participating in sports will not only help strengthen your body and improve dexterity, it will also boost your self-esteem.
Manufacturers offer custom-built sports wheel chairs to suit both the athlete and the sport. This means that sports chairs are not usually covered by insurance and tend to be expensive, ranging from $2,000 to ...
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