The Best Folding Power Wheelchairs

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Mobility Karma Folding Power Wheelchairs are a great way to reclaim your freedom and increase your mobility. However, with the great variety of medical Folding Power Wheelchairs for sale currently in the market, it is often hard to pinpoint the perfect device for you. Below are some important questions you should ask yourself if you are looking to buy a mobility Power Wheelchair for yourself or a loved one.

• How portable do you need it? Depending on how you plan to use your mobile Power Wheelchair, you need to consider which kind of device you truly need. If you are looking for a Power Wheelchair to fit in the trunk of your car and easily pack away on a plane, you will want to consider a travel Power Wheelchair or a folding mobility Power Wheelchair. A travel Power Wheelchair will allow you to dismantle it into 4 or 5 pieces for easier transportation and storage. A folding Power Wheelchair will be your lightest and most convenient option as no dissasembly is required. On the other hand, if you think you need a mobility Power Wheelchair with a larger range and more comfort features -- and you plan to use the device in and around your home-- a mid-size or heavy duty Power Wheelchair will be a better choice.

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• Will you be using your Power Wheelchair indoors, outdoors or both? If you are planning to use your mobility Power Wheelchair to get around your home, you will need to choose a compact device that has a tight turning radius a fundamental feature when it comes to making sure that you'll be able to properly navigate your home while keeping your furniture and belongings intact. If you live in a condominium or apartment building, a smaller Power Wheelchair will be crucial as you might want it to fit into your elevator in order to reach your unit. If you live in a house and plan to use your Power Wheelchair mostly outdoors think of taking it to the store, to a nearby park or to visit friends or family in your neighbourhood you may benefit from a larger mobility Power Wheelchair. They come packed with features that will keep you safe and comfortable, cup holders and even USB chargers.

• What kind of comfort features do you require? Portable Vissco Folding Power Wheelchairs come equipped with stadium seating. It is a comfortable and light-weight option for individuals who have good upper body support. If you are looking for added neck support and a cushier seat which will be ideal for longer rides, a mid-sized or heavy-duty mobility Power Wheelchair will offer the comfort of a Captain's chair, which includes an adjustable headrest. Another comfort feature you must consider is suspension. If you are looking to ride your Power Wheelchair on uneven terrain, a Power Wheelchair with stability control features will improve your experience and relieve you of any possible pain that rough movement could inflict on you.

• What's your budget? The price range for mobility Folding Power Wheelchairs is just as diverse as the product choices. As you start your research into a brand new Power Wheelchair to buy, make sure that you find out if you qualify for government help or for any other programs that provide financial aid to people living with disabilities. It is also possible that your health insurance may pay for a portion of the device if deemed medically necessary. This kind of information will help you make the ultimate decision much easier.

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Folding Power Wheelchairs

Folding power wheelchairs are designed to be suitable for all day use while at the same time offer some portability. The frame of the folding power wheelchair is basically the same as the frame of a conventional folding manual wheelchair frame.

With very few exceptions, folding power wheelchairs are available with all the configuration options and are suitable for the many different types of seating systems available for manual folding wheelchairs.

To fold these power wheelchairs the user, or a caregiver, must remove the battery pack(s) and any seating products used. Once these items are removed from the wheelchair, it can be folded from side to side just as one would a manual wheelchair. The Folding Power Wheelchair, when folded, will be substantialy heavier than a manual wheelchair because the joystick, electronic control box and motors will still be attached to the frame but it can be done.

Batteries and Performance:

Because these power wheelchairs are intended to be folded and and lifted for transporting, the batteries are generally as small as practicable but there will be two of them which deliver each 12 volts and are wired together in series to provide 24 volts to the motors and controllers. The combined weight of the standard batteries will be somewhere between 45 lbs. and 60lbs. but the user should be able to separate them when loading them into a vehicle.

Battery Range:

Manufacturers will advertise their Electric Wheel Chairs of this category will provide anywhere from 15 to 25 miles on a full battery charge. The range promoted should be taken with a grain of salt as weight of user, age of batteries, number slopes that are climbed and condition of the power wheelchair all have an effect on the range that can be expected. The range indicated on any power wheelchair will be the "best case" scenario and can not usually be expected with normal use.

Speed:

The speed of these smaller sized power wheelchairs are lower than what can be expected with full sized power wheelchairs and range from 4 mph to 6 mph. Again, this specification will be affected by user weight, terrain, slope and battery condition.

Seats:

The seats for folding power wheelchairs are the same as manual wheelchairs and come in sizes between 14" and 22" wide by 16" or 18" deep depending on the model however added or reduced seat depth can be attained by how the wheelchair seating is set up.

Frames and Weights:

The frame of this category of Electric Powered Wheelchairs can be steel or aluminum and has a crossframe connecting the two sides together that allow the wheelchair to fold. The wheels, motors and electronics will also remain attached to the frame. Weight capacities for folding power wheelchairs are usually between 250 lbs. and 300 lbs. and in total weigh anywhere from 120 lbs. for the lightest of models and as much as 170 lbs. for the heavier models.

Turning Radius:

The turning radius is the amount of free space required in each direction around the power wheelchair when turning a complete circle. The radius is one half of the diameter of the total circle. The smaller the turning radius, the more manoeuvrable the power wheelchair will be indoors. The range for the turning radius for this type of power wheelchair will be between 30" and 36".

Wheels:

The rear wheels are normally 12½" in diameter and have either solid rubber or air filled tires and the front casters will likely be either 5" or 6" in diameter with solid tires. The use of these smaller wheel sizes will help reduce the size and weight of these wheelchairs and aid manouverability but will limit the use of the Powered Wheel Chairs to more solid surfaces.

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