Choosing Your Wheelchair
It’s important that your wheelchair fits your needs and lifestyle. AC Rehab personally consults with you to make sure you get the best mobility product for a succesful match. There are a lot of wheelchair choices out there when selecting your wheelchair.
- Manual wheelchair
- Transport wheelchairs
- Standard wheelchairs
- Lightweight wheelchairs
- Ultra Lightweight wheelchairs and more.
Transport Wheelchairs
With four small wheels and light weight frames, transport wheelchairs are the best choice for transporting someone to and from the house or around the mall. Transport wheelchairs are a good choice to navigate tight hallways and narrow doorways around your house. These wheelchairs are narrower than a standard wheelchair. Some great choices include Invacare and Nova wheelchairs.
Standard Weight Wheelchairs
The best choice when you need a wheelchair that will be used less than 4 hours per day. Weights start at 35 pounds and are self-propelled. Options include basic models with fixed leg rests and armrests to wheelchairs that have elevating leg rests and removable arm rests. There are also models with a “hemi” height option, which allows a lower set-to-floor height and removal of the leg rests so that the user can use their feet to propel the chair. All standard weight wheelchairs fold for easy transport and storage. Foam cushions can be added for additional comfort.
Lightweight Wheelchairs
The lightweight wheelchair is a great choice when you need a wheelchair that will be used more frequently, with weights ranging from 28-34 pounds. Special options include specific frame and upholstery color combinations. Other options include adjustable angle back, wild frame colors, pneumatic (air-filled) tires, a wide range of seating sizes and heights, and multiple leg rests and arm rest choices. Choices include Quickie and Invacare wheelchairs. “Easy Order” Lightweight Wheelchairs These lightweight have the benefit of being lighter than a standard wheelchair but still in an easy-to-order format.
“Custom” Lightweight Wheelchairs
Custom Lightweight Wheelchairs offer a wider selection of measurements, colors and options. For the user who has both a need for lighter wheelchair and also a wheelchair that has more custom options such as a non-standard seat-to-floor height or back height. These wheelchairs a intended for very specific needs and are custom built.
Ultra Lightweight Wheelchairs
With wheelchair weights as low as 14 pounds and available in both rigid and folding models, an ultralightweight wheelchair is for the full-time advanced user who demands performance and for those who want the lightest chair possible for ease of use and transport. Our expert staff members can help you to select and configure the perfect ultralightweight wheelchair to meet your needs. Some great choices include TiLite wheelchairs and Quickie wheelchairs. Shop online, or call and ask to talk to a SpinMaster product expert at 1-800-850-0335.
Sport Wheelchairs
This category covers it all. With wheelchairs for everything from tennis and basketball to handcycles, we can get you the right equipment for whatever pastime you choose.
Tilt/Recline Wheelchairs
A reclining back is a great option for those who spend the majority of their time in a wheelchair as it offers more positions. And a tilt wheelchair offers alternative positioning and pressure relief for those who are unable to re-position themselves. Both of these options add weight to the wheelchair, so keep this in mind if easy transport is a concern.
Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
With weight capacities ranging from 300 to 850 pounds, these heavy duty wheelchairs can accommodate almost any user. AC Rehab carries a full range of heavy duty wheelchairs, from economical bariatric transport chairs, to complex highly-configurable models.
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