Wheelchair accessories

wheelchairs

Wheelchair accessories are as diverse and may be as unique as their riders.Wheelchair accessories allow wheelchair occupants to customize the wheelchair to fit their specific needs for day by day living, leisure and work.

Wheelchairs users, in order to be mobile and independent, need to be able to push themselves without having to juggle whatever items they're carrying with them. Wheelchair accessories are not only comfortable and convenient, but they also make a real difference in helping a wheelchair user retain independent mobility.

Wheelchairs can also be fitted with accessories which are not just comfortable but can serve a medical purpose. Cushions and flaps can be placed on the armrests of the chair to provide comfort and also to prevent clothing from being caught in the spokes. Backrests are comfortable and can also be designed to correct posture. People who spend a lot of time in a wheelchair can be at risk for suffering pressure sores, which can be a serious problem, with a risk of deadly infection if untreated.

Wheelchair accessories

wheelchairs lift

Wheelchairs

A Wheelchairs lift, also known as a platform lift, is a powered device designed to raise a wheelchairs and its occupant in order to overcome a step or similar vertical barrier. There are two main categories of wheelchairs lifts: Wheelchairs lifts for vehicles, such as cars, vans or buses, these are discussed first.
Wheelchairs lifts for houses and other buildings. These are discussed further below, to jump there now click on Home Wheelchairs Lifts.

Advantages of inside wheelchairs lifts

• When the wheelchairs comes inside, it is protected from weather
• This type of wheelchairs lift does not cause the vehicle to be longer, so it does not change how the vehicle drives.
• Some more expensive inside wheelchairs lifts are built so that the wheelchair user can stay in the wheelchairs during the transfer

Advantages of outside wheelchairs lifts

• Little modification of vehicle required.
• Installation is usually easy and inexpensive.
• Does not take up space inside of the vehicle.

wheelchairs lift

folding wheelchairs

Wheelchairs

A folding wheelchairs are good choice for occasional use as they can easily be dismantled, folded and transported by car. The rear wheels will usually come off, and the back might fold down to save space. These wheelchairs are ideal for those going out for the day in the car, or perhaps for someone who can't walk as far as they once could, but maybe don't need to be in a wheelchair all the time.

Good thing about lightweight folding wheelchairs is that people who don't normally use wheelchairs can use them as normal wheelchairs sand get on with there life.folding wheelchairs is actually more appropriate for older users who want the convenience of an easy-to-fold design. Nevertheless, it is not possible for the wheelchair user to fold it; hence it is designed keeping the users companion in mind.


The advantages of a folding wheelchairs are by far greater than the rigid one, and hence it is the more popular type. In a competition, disabled athletes prefer to use a folding one, because it is heavier, more comfortable and at the same time versatile. A folding power wheelchair is even better for the athletes. Above all, the freedom and access of movement is much more in a folding wheelchair. It is popular because it is simple, sturdy and functional.

folding wheelchairs

Power Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs

Power wheelchairs used basic anti gravity technology to lift the chair above the ground, and were controlled via a panel on the armrest. These chairs were commonly used by disabled, wounded or elderly beings.

Wheelchairs available not just for the old but also for children who are handicapped. The hospital and transport industries are those that use the wheelchairs a lot. Besides the wheelchairs, you also get rollators or walkers depending on what the user needs. Wheelchairs, too, come in a wide variety and you can choose from the electric wheelchair, the manual wheelchair, the sports wheelchair or ask for a custom wheelchair. In case you need parts or wheelchair accessories, the same are available with the suppliers.

This kind of product with power option gives the complete solution for sports lovers. These electric wheelchairs are very sturdy and can resist any kind of knock and bang on any road condition. When you have a problem of upper body, then this kind of power model gives comfort to that. As this model can give support to the upper body without any kind of assistance. These wheelchairs are quite comfortable, reliable and simple.

Power Wheelchairs

You can build own wheelchair

                         

Wheelchair ramps can be a basic straight line from pavement to porch or more complex if they wrap or zigzag. How complicated you get will depend greatly on your skill level. But to design and build a wheelchairs ramp yourself essentially depends on two factors when you're in planning stage: your loved one's needs and the building the ramp leads up to.

 Steps for making wheelchair

1. First, one should have to measure up from the ground to find out how many inches the ramp will rise. As for every inch of rise, it will need one foot of run. To accommodate turning at the top of the ramp, up to 5 foot square landing must be laid out with batter boards and mason's lines. Each line must be leveled in order to apply the 3-4-5 triangle principle to square the corner. The line then slides along the batter board until the distance between two points (3 feet and 4 feet from the corner) is 5 feet.

2. Multiply the height of the steps, in inches, by twelve to find the length of the ramp you will need. A gradient of 1:12 is good for a ramp that is not too steep to climb in a wheelchairs  but is also not too long to be positionable in most corridors or outside.

3.Compare this calculated length with the free space available as determined by the second measurement in Step 1. If the calculated length is less than the free space, the ramp will work. If the length is greater than the free space, consider a slightly higher gradient or even a two-stage ramp that doubles back upon itself, to reduce the overall length.

You can build own wheelchair