Wheelchair is a device used for moving by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible, due to illness or disability. It consists of a seat supported by two large wheels on an axle attached towards the back of the seat and two small wheels near the feet, though there are often small additional features to prevent toppling or to assist mounting curbs. The person moves by pushing with his/her hands circular bars on the outside of the large wheels with a diameter that is slightly less than that of the wheels, or by actuating motors, usually with a joystick.
There are specially made wheelchairs used specially by athletes. They use streamlined sport wheelchair for sports like basketball and racing. These are more agile and the controllability is better. However, electronic or manual, the principle of wheelchairs is the same.
However, pediatric wheelchairs are mobile aids specially designed for and used by children. Different from adult, children have to use wheelchair for different reasons- some have inborn disability like he was born without a limb, or some have suffered injuries in the head, some have muscular dystrophy, or cerebral palsy, some are amputees, who are candidates for artificial limbs. And others make limited use of their wheelchair in lieu of a walker or crutches.
In addition, buying pediatric wheelchairs for your child requires a professional advice because the compatibility of pediatric wheelchairs to your child is determined by his age and ability. The criteria are: how muck support the chair need; any special features requires; and whether the child will need a manual or electric wheelchair.
The following are the pediatric wheelchair categories: Small Child Wheelchairs - designed for children under six years of age; Child/Junior/Growing Pediatric Wheelchairs - designed for ages six years and over, as they change and grow; Lightweight/Sports Wheelchairs - popular as daily use chairs because they offer a sporty appearance, independent movement and light frames; Standard Wheelchairs - traditional styles; Specialty Wheelchairs - require special modifications to a basic chair
Companies have already revolutionized the production of wheelchair. Wide varieties of wheelchairs are out in the market. From lightweight to ultra lightweight, from standard, basketball, tennis, quad rugby, racing, all terrain, beach, and pool wheelchair, you name it, the market has it.
Now it is up to you to choose from these wheelchairs. And we are here to help you. We are the leader in distributing the known brands of wheelchair in the market. We are more than willing to help you in choosing the best wheelchairs for you.
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