Transport wheel chairs can be very useful if you need something lightweight and easy to use for short trips.
These type of wheel chairs are usually made from lightweight aluminium or steel
tubing. People that are not confined to a wheel chair, but have
difficulty walking can easily use these chairs for outings.
People using rigid wheel chairs sometimes use a transport wheel
chair, as well.
Taking a loved one to the park or shopping can
be a vast task if the person finds it difficult to walk. These
people are usually comfortable with a walker or walking stick in
and around the house, but once they are on unfamiliar territory
it becomes a problem. They might also tire quickly and move very
slowly. Transport wheel chairs will give them the freedom to
get out of the house with ease.
People who are confined to rigid wheel chairs might have trouble
transporting it, if they don’t have a mobility van. For them an
additional transport wheel chair will allow them the freedom to
leave the house to attend activities or do their own shopping.
Transport wheel chairs are generally very light and weigh
between 15 and 20 pounds. These wheel chairs can’t carry as much
weight as other heavier chairs and that should be taken in
consideration when purchasing one. The heavy duty ones will
obviously be heavier but it can support up to 250 pounds. If you
are unsure if a transport wheel chair would be right for you,
you can always rent one for a while to test it. Churches or
other community centres might have wheel chairs that they will
lend to you, for a while, before you purchase one.
It is
always useful to read reviews or talk to others using transport
wheel chairs before you buy one. People who use wheel chairs
will be your most reliable source. Doctors and therapist will
also be able to advice you.
A transport chair is not the same
as a manual chair. Foldable manual chairs can usually be
transported with ease, but the distinct difference between a
manual and transport wheel is that the transport wheel chair can
not be operated by the user and someone else needs to push it.
It is also sometimes called a companion wheel chair. The
transport wheel chair has much smaller rear wheels than that of
a manual chair.
While a transport wheel chair is not intended
for everyday use and sitting for long periods of time, it comes
with different seat widths and a cushion can be added for extra
comfort.
The
starting price for a transport wheel chair can be as low as $99.
Wheel chairs with additional features and heavy duty chairs will
be more expensive.
When buying transport wheel chairs in
addition to another wheel chair the expenses can be quite high.
There are, however, three things you should take into
consideration before buying. It has to be light for transport
purposes, the chair must be comfortable and it must be able to
support your weight.
