Climbing wheelchairs take access to a new level for people in wheelchairs, now wheelchair bound people can gain access to more areas of there home, office or in fact any way else they like to go. They can navigate of variety of terrains and perform everyday tasks they had only dreamed of before and much more independently than before.
The chair looks much the same as the powered wheelchair with the exception that there are four bigger wheels in the back and two small wheels in the front; the four back wheelchairs are what makes the big difference. The climbing wheelchairs rear wheels have a electric lift which allows the two sets of wheels to move over the other to climb stairs or any object like a kerb. an added bonus to the climbing wheelchair is all four rear wheels will also work as four wheel drive.
The four wheel drive feature included in the wheelchairs allow these wheelchairs to go over terrain that before was never possible. Terrain such as grass, gravel or cement with ease and any slopes whether its incline or decline does not pose any issues.
Climbing wheelchairs are suitable for
Climbing wheelchairs do have limitation on who can use them, typically a doctor will recommend if you are suitable to use one. Last thing we want is you falling backwards down stairs so you must get the correct training before using.
The operator will need mobility and use of there arms and is mentally aware to operate the climbing wheelchair without causing an accident.
Gain independence with the wheelchair
Once the wheelchair person has mastered the climbing wheelchair he will gain his true independence and can begin to enjoy the small pleasures in life again. Little task now can be achieved and new areas explored, activities such as going upstairs to bed, going on trails and moving up building that don’t have any lift access.
Kerbs which last time obstructed you passage now can be climbed over with ease, just by moving up the kerb and moving your weight backwards will make the wheelchair understand that you want to climb and it will begin automatically.
Climbing wheelchairs will allow the user to communicate at face level and not be looked down on and will be able to reach the high shelves with ease.
So you can see that climbing wheelchairs will change your life and give you unparalleled independence and convenience to its users.
Debbie Normski has been working with wheelchairs for 12 years and you can visit her site at used wheel chair which include information on used electric wheelchairs. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/disabilities-articles/motorized-all-terrain-powered-wheelchairs-945686.html
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