Wheel chairs are devices meant for people who find it difficult to stand or walk due to some physical disabilities.
It is a chair with wheels which can be operated with a motor or sometimes an individual can move the rear wheel with his hands.
There are handles at the back of it for others to push it behind.
There are different types of wheelchairs that suit the requirements of different people.
The need for wheelchair varies from person to person.
The different types are manual, electronic-powered, standing wheelchair, knee scooter, pediatric, bariatric, mobility scooter, etc.
The use of these differs from person to person as the condition of one individual differs from that of the other.
They have been used for centuries to provide ease in movement for those who cannot use their limbs.
Now the use of wheelchairs is increasing due to the rising number of accidents.
There are certain people who provide wheelchairs on rent.
These sellers stay in close contact with the hospitals so that they can provide the hospitals with wheelchairs as and when required.
An electronic wheelchair is meant for those who total ability to move about is restricted.
There are hand switches for those whose hands are able enough to work them, but for those who cannot use their hands e.
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Quadriplegics there is a switch which can be operated with the mouth.
They are comparatively more expensive than the manual ones as they have many feature meant to provide maximum comfort to the user.
They are heavier and of many types.
The user can change positions as required for example the chair can also be reclined if the user finds it uncomfortable to be in the sitting position at all times.
There are many things that the buyer must take into account before buying one.
They should see the comfort level of the equipment.
Comfort level should be more because their users are chair borne and cannot move about without its help.
There should be ease of transport too.
They should be equipped to be fitted in to a van or car while travelling.
Their motor is operated with the help of a battery which need to be charged from time to time.
If the user is not totally chair borne then he can buy one of a low cost because these batteries can be very expensive.
The quality of the battery should be checked for efficient movement of the wheelchair.
Some electric wheelchairs are designed for sports purposes.
They are used by disabled athletes who find it difficult to let go of their favorite sport.
The sports that can be played with the help of these are basketball, rugby, tennis, racing, etc.
They are very expensive and require lots of maintenance.
One should always take a rational decision while buying one because a hurried decision will result in the purchase of something that you won't be happy with.
They have proved to be a very worthy and useful invention.