Wheelchairs are used by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible due to illness (physiological or physical), injury, or disability. People with both sitting and walking disability often need to use a wheel bench.Everyday manual wheelchairs come in two major designs folding or rigid. The rigid chairs, which are increasingly preferred by active users, have permanently welded joints and many fewer moving parts.So-called transport wheelchairs are usually light, folding chairs with four small wheels. These chairs are designed to be pushed by a caregiver to provide mobility for patients outside the home or more common medical settings.
Lightweight wheelchairs are manual wheelchairs which weigh as much as 36 pounds. The lightweight chair is made up of materials such as titanium, chrome and aluminum.The wheelchair has a lightweight steel frame which weighs an approximate weight of 13 lbs and has fully padded upholstery. The armrests that are foam padded can be folded down to the seat level. There are alternatives to the folding type of wheelchair as they also have a rigid frame lightweight wheelchair. Lightweight folding wheelchair will require more maintenance than other types of wheelchairs. Due to the lightweight frame they are typically weaker and can crack and the front forks can bend easily which will make folding difficult.
Types of light weight wheelchairs
Karman Lightweight Wheelchair: This is one of the economical lightweight wheelchairs available today. The price of the chair is just $245.00. The frame made of aluminum black powdered coating is just 34 lbs The footrests are anti slip, and can be adjusted. The seat is made from flame retardant nylon upholstery. There are side panels for the seat.
Guardian Easy Care 3000 Lightweight Wheelchair: This fixed height wheelchair has removable swing away footrests, and armrests which gives the option for the rider to keep them away if he feels discomfort sometimes. The seat is made from nylon upholstery which is padded. The mag wheels have hand rims that have been molded with the contour for strength and durability.
