A wheelchair is not just a wheelchair more. A generation ago, the word "wheelchair" conjured the image of a square, shiny steel frame and vinyl upholstery. Wheelchairs are used by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible due to illness (mental or physical), injury or disability. The materials used in the context of determining the strength of the wheelchair and ability. Mark of the wheelchair are made from a variety of materials including stainless steel, chromium, aluminum, aircraft aluminum, titanium, chromium alloys and other lightweight composite materials. Now There are many wheelchair styles, colors and options available.
Different models of wheelchairs can be compared by referring to the rules adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in cooperation with the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). ANSI / RESNA wheelchair establish uniform requirements for products and procedures for disclosure and consistent measurement of qualities such as strength of the wheelchair, the weight and stability. The leaf ABLEDATA is an informative introduction to the vast amount of information available on wheelchairs and wheelchair alternatives, including children. In addition to the sheets on motor wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs and scooters, ABLEDATA also offers a consumer guide to inform the selection of the wheelchair. ABLEDATA provides information on all types of wheelchairs currently available in the U.S. as well as information on manufacturers and distributors.
The U.S. TechGuide is an Internet guide to wheelchairs and assistive technology with model revisions specific wheelchair, including wheelchairs for children, written by carers and professionals. A basic manual wheelchair incorporates a standard seat and back, two small forwards (pitcher) wheels and two large wheels, one on each side, and a footrest. The seat size (width and depth), based on floor height, footrests / leg rests, wheel front struts, adjustable backrest, controls, and many other features can be customized or added to many basic models, while some users, often people with special needs, may have wheelchairs custom built.
For an updated list of publications on wheelchairs and other assistive technology products, go to the library on the ABLEDATA Web site, http://www.abledata.com, where you will find objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.
Professional wheelchair prescribers, such as physical or occupational therapists and doctors, that some of the initial decisions of the selection process. Decisions like these determine whether the person uses a manual chair, powered chair or a wheelchair alternative, and if needed special seating systems or supports. These people are more aware of the environment and the circumstances in which the wheelchair will be used.
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Trevor Kassulke owns and operates http://www.wheelchairsaccess.com Wheelchair Mobility For further details on lift chairs see All Lift Chairs
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