Monday, July 13, 2009

Folding Wheel Chairs

Folding Wheel Chairs
By Alison Cole


A folding wheelchair is a perfect solution for patients and people with physical disabilities. It can be folded into compact packets during transportation. A folding wheel chair provides greater maneuverability and stability while traveling. The main advantage of a folding chair is that it can be carried around without removing the wheels.

There are wheelchairs specifically designed for hospital and nursing facilities.

A wide range of folding wheelchairs are offered for sale in the market at affordable prices. They come in variety of sizes, shapes, and style. Customized folding wheel chairs are also available. Standard features of folding wheel chairs include plastic handgrips, durable upholstery for seat and back, padded arm rest, front caster outriggers, solid tire wheels, optional air-supported back, integrated seat sling strap, caster angle and many more. Many folding wheel chairs have swing away or lift off footrests, variable axle and adjustable seat and backrest height, fabric or solid side guards, and height adjustable arm rests. There are folding wheel chairs with anodized or polished frame and custom built upholstery.

There are different types of folding wheel chairs. Lightweight wheelchairs, ultra light folding wheelchairs, heavy-duty wheelchairs, and stroller wheelchairs are few among them. Most wheelchairs have multiple seat-heights, angle-adjustable backrest option, and standard quick-release axles. Ultra light folding wheelchairs are also available. Folding wheel chairs with extra wide seat are made to order. Stroller type folding wheel chairs come with padded head-wings, snap-button seat-depth, and foam wedge.

The prices of a folding wheel chair may vary according to the make and model.

Wheelchair Carrier, Compax Travel Chairs, and Convaid are among the leading manufacturers of folding wheel chairs. A number of the manufactures of folding wheel chairs offer free shipping, money back guarantee, and online services to their customers.

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