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Wheelchair users who are serious about their sporting activities often have their sport wheelchairs custom made for them. Although many wheelchairs have fixed backs, there are models than come with reclining backs as standard. Travel chairs are designed to be ultra compact and light, making them ideal for users who travel by air.

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The way in which wheelchair users propel their chairs is dependent to a large extent on their physical disabilities.

Weight is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting a manual wheelchair.

Ultra lightweight wheelchairs are supplied with either rigid frames or folding versions.

There are numerous factors to be considered when making the decision to purchase a mobility scooter in preference to an electric wheelchair.

To some users, the biggest advantage of mobility scooters ( apart from the lower price ) is that they don’t look like wheelchairs.

There is not a great deal of difference between the speeds, as both are generally capable of reaching between 5 mph and 10 mph.

Users of power wheelchairs have many different seating options available to them, while mobility scooters have very limited options and are not at all flexible.

Onboard batteries or the vehicles own battery may be used to power a wheelchair lift, altough this will require additional wiring.

The downside of using manual vehicle wheelchair lifts is that they require quite a lot of physical effort to operate.

For wheelchair lifts installed in the home there are a number of important requirements which can be found in the ADA specifications.

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If you don’t know when an electric mobility scooter is more appropriate than a power wheelchair then you should definitely read on.

If you want to have a mobility scooter that is suitable for indoor use, then a 3 wheel model is preferable to a 4 wheel model due to their better maneuverability.

Although you may not be considering buying certain features right now, it’s a good idea to find out sooner rather than later, what accessories are available and at what cost.

Special seating needs are very important some users and there is no doubt that the power wheelchair is the perfect choice for customized seating options.

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As you may suspect, a power wheelchair lift for vehicles is a more costly option  than fitting a manual lift.

Attaching outside vehicle wheelchair lifts to a hitch is one of the simplest and cheaper options available.

An alternative to a stair lift is the inclined platform wheelchair lift.

Standard features on most lightweight wheelchairs include removable footrests, full length armrests and foldable frames.

Top suppliers of lightweight wheelchairs include manufacturers such as Invacare and Sunrise, to name just a few.

Don’t rush into purchasing an electric mobility scooter before you have studied the advantages and disadvantages over a power wheelchair.

Have you ever thought about the size of wheels on your electric mobility scooter or wheelchair and what this means to you. Well, larger wheels increase stability, while smaller wheels gives you increased maneuverability.

The position of your drive wheels has both positive and negative implications, but ultimately it’s a matter of personal choice of what feels best for you in the environment you will be using the wheelchair.

Some types of portable wheelchair ramps come in telescopic sections that allow the ramp to packed into quite a small package.

Buying the cheapest wheelchair ramp is not usually a good idea as you are likely to end up with a ramp that may not be of any use to you.

Generally speaking, portable wheelchair ramps can be classified as either platform ramps or track ramps.

If your wheelchair ramp is too steep then you will not be able to safely propel your wheelchair up or down the ramp.

It’s important that the material used in your wheelchair ramp is suitable for the weight and other demands that will be placed on it.

All wheelchair ramps must have a level landing surface at both the top and bottom of the ramp.