How to Choose Wheelchairs for KidsWritten by Maricon Williams
The child’s mobility and independence are significant factors to consider so it is important to get right wheelchair. But how do we choose right wheelchair?Choosing a wheelchair for your kids include a huge spectrum of issues. One issue is transportation. A lot of kids will benefit from a power chair but unless transportation issue can be solved, it won’t be precise solution. If you are lifting your kid and chair several times a day, chances are he may develop back problems. The remedy to this is to choose a lighter chair with removable hardware. Other issues involve lifestyle, terrain and environment. Ask yourself following questions: is chair suitable for school setting, what are his needs according to experts, and what kind of chair does your child like most. When you inter-relate these question you can figure out, what he basically needs. The most practical kind of chair for your child is that which can ‘grow with child’. It is all about one-size-fits-all. Most of wheelchairs today can be expanded by changing cross brace supports at bottom. It can also be lengthened by replacing front frame sections that hold leg supports. It is an investment that will last 10-12 years.
| | Go Wacky with a Sports Wheelchair!Written by Maricon Williams
As much as possible we want to achieve freedom at its peak. Every human being longs for it – especially those who are confined in their wheelchairs. This is reason why sports wheelchairs are created. Engaging in sports not only strengthens your body and improves your agility, it can also boost up your self-confidence. Many are participating in sports in order to overcome shyness and develop camaraderie as well as self-esteem. Everybody needs it that is why everybody should have access to it. Nowadays, almost every sport has a wheelchair to match it – basketball, hockey, tennis, rugby, skiing, racing - name it, it’s all available in stores. Sports wheelchairs have specially built frames and are designed to handle use in sports. Built frames are designed to withstand impact. Wheelchairs are also made lightweight to be more mobile yet steady. Mobility, stability, dexterity and responsiveness are important factors to consider in choosing a wheelchair. It has to be sleek to be faster and to play harder. In a nutshell, it should have an attitude! Most new users can only afford one wheelchair for everyday use. If you are interested in playing sports for fun, you may find a rigid lightweight chair a sensible preference. Be prepared to spend anywhere from $500-3000 for a good sports wheelchair. Manufacturers offer custom-built sports wheel chairs to suit both athlete and sport. This means that sports chairs are not usually covered by insurance and are expensive. They range from $2,000 to $8,000.
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