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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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The Importance Of Using Electric Wheelchairs To Improve Mobility



The Importance Of Using Electric Wheelchairs To Improve Mobility
Author: Mike Yeager

No person likes to feel housebound and dependent on others. While people who have been injured or suffering from a debilitating disease may not have full functionality of their motor skills, it is still possible for them to be semi-independent and mobile.

It can’t be over emphasized how critical that sense of independence can be.

Quality, dependable Electric Wheelchairs are the means of transportation that many people choose as their way to get around.

There are so many different Electric Wheelchairs available on the market that it’s hard to know where to start.

Here are some suggestion when looking at different Electric Wheelchairs:

* Pediatric electric wheelchairs are generally deigned to be mobile and safe for young users.

* Heavy duty Electric Wheelchairs are for large patients that weigh more than average yet require the ability to get around.

* Some electric wheelchairs come with reclining backs and others can be easily folded to fit into a standard car trunk.

While Electric Wheelchairs are an adjustment for the user they do provide that person with the ability to get around and maintain some, or even all of their independence.

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Mike Yeager, Publisher

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