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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Transport Wheelchairs

Transport wheelchairs which have small wheels as well as light frames are ideal for transporting individuals from their house to any point they want. They are narrow than standard wheelchairs making them a superior preference for very restricted hallways and constricted doorways around any place
Wheelchairs

wheelchairs are most often propelled either manually or automatically. The earliest wheelchairs were obviously propelled by manual power, electric wheelchairs being developed only in the 20th century. The first real transport chair was developed in England, in the year 1783, by a so-called John Dawson. This initial model was self propelled by pushing the large rear wheels.

Transport chair is easily folded, measuring before you buy is important, both for the user’s comfort and to be sure that a fully opened chair can pass through doorways and hallways inside your home.
Transport wheelchairs are commonly used in hospitals, doctor's offices, and similar medical facilities for taking patients back and forth to treatment rooms or for x-rays and other testing and usually will weigh less than 25 pounds.
Transport chairs are much lighter than regular wheelchairs. In fact, some are considered ultra-lightweight, coming in at just over 14 pounds. Even the average transport chair is still less than 20 pounds.

There are also transport wheelchairs that have footrests and arm rests. Such added features make transport wheelchairs advantageous and highly useful. Now, there is a rising number of transport wheelchairs that are praised and preferred because of such comforting features.

Transport wheelchairs provide the following advantages:
    Lightweight and easy to push
    Fold-Down Backrest for Compact Storage
    Full Length, Fixed Padded Arm Rests
    Heel Loops Included
    Cost less ($200+) then most heavy-duty manual and electric wheelchairs
    Cost less to maintain thanks to fewer complex parts
    Travel and store easier then electric wheelchairs
    Help improve stamina, strength and agility as you push

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