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Manual wheelchairs are available online for between £100 to £3000, depending on the model, weight and features an individual may require. Manual wheelchairs are offered in the following two models:
Self Propel Wheelchair: When a potential or existing wheelchair user has the ability to propel themselves via reasonably strong upper body strength the Self Propel as pictured below is the recommended wheelchair. The Self Propel Wheelchairs allow users to gain their own independence and transportation.
Transit or Attendant Controlled Wheelchair: If a user or potential user does not have sufficient upper body strength to propel oneself then the transit wheelchair as pictured below is the option. The transit or sometimes referred to as the attendant controlled wheelchair places all the emphasis on the attendant and thus some strength of the attendant (pusher) is vital to ensure correct and effective use.
Folding or Rigid Frames Wheelchairs can not only come in Self Propel and Transit but also can be provided as either a folding frame or rigid frame:
Rigid frame wheelchairs have welded joints and a seat back that folds for transport. The wheels have quick-release axles that allow them to fit into a vehicle with ease. Most users are able to load their rigid wheelchair into a car without assistance, because they are made of lightweight aluminum and usually weigh a mere 8 to 15kg without wheels. The footrests on rigid wheelchairs are attached to the frame, acting like a platform that runs across the front. Some rigid models are available with a wheelchair latching bar attached to two flip-up wheelchair footrests. Rigid frame wheelchairs are for users concerned with efficiency and lightness.
Folding frame wheelchairs are conventional wheelchairs, constructed with an X-shaped brace at the center that allows the frame to fold sideways. Folding an X-frame is simple. Newer versions of the folding wheelchair are lighter than earlier steel models, but light folding models are sometimes still heavier than rigid frame wheelchairs because of their many parts and heavy folding footrests. A disadvantage to folding wheelchair frames is that they aren't as durable as rigid models. Since most of the joints move in order for them to collapse, folding wheelchairs suffer a lot of wear and tear. Moving joints are also troublesome to keep in proper alignment, making the folding frame less efficient than rigid models.
UK wheelchairs for individuals available for all your healthcare needs. Affordable wheelchairs online include transit wheelchair and self propelled wheelchair in a multitude of different sizes, prices and specifications.