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Transport wheelchairs are designed for short distances, perfect
for places such as hospitals and airports. If you need to
move elderly people and persons with disabilities (paraplegic,
quadriplegic) then a manual wheelchair is the most effective
mobility aid.
A number of medical mobility products manufacturers offer
transport wheelchair models. Top brand to compare include,
Drive, Invacare, 1-800-wheelchair, Sunrise Medical, LifeCare,
EverMed, Medline and Karman.
Designed of carbon these manual chairs come with some basic
features. Weight ranges from, 18 - 27 lbs, so they are perfect
for a quick mobile way to people.
- the weight capacity, some models can hold up to 450 lbs
- choose a comfortable size for the seat, sizes vary from
17" and 19"
- elevated leg rests are an option that can come in handy
in certain situations
You can also customize with a variety of accessories and
add on parts. For instance you can purchase a wheelchair cushion,
that comes in either basic foam or commander gel, for maximum
comfort while you are sitting. Also for added space you can
purchase armrest pockets and wheelchair pack carry-on bags.
A great place to begin your research is online through consumer
review websites like epinions.com who offer detailed reports
from actual consumer who have purchased the products you are
reviewing. I was researching online and found prices for transport
wheel chairs as low as $99. One particular model from 1800wheelchair.com
called the "Fold 'n' Go" was selling for $99 with
free shipping.
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