Looking For A High Quality Rehab Wheelchair In Orange County
Article by kathleenchester
For any one rehabilitating after a serious injury and wanting to get about, a rehab wheelchair is an essential piece of equipment. It helps the person to get back to a life of greater mobility by allowing him or her to use the wheels to comfortably move from place to place.
In the past, only one-size-fits-all wheelchairs were available. Thanks to the advance of science and technology, top manufacturers have stepped forward to make a difference and customize chairs for different needs. Orange County has stores selling many varieties of chairs for those looking to bring back mobility in their lives. If you are one of those returning to a life of action and looking for a rehab wheelchair, Orange County stores have a wide variety that includes manual, electric, rigid frame, folding frame, and so on. Each of these is meant for a different need. Carefully consult with your doctor to know what would be a suitable option for you.
The two main kinds of wheelchair are manual and power. Manual chairs can be used to propel yourself forward independently. You can also sit back and move forward, propelled by someone’s assistance.
Manual wheelchairs are designed to be either folding frame or rigid frame. If you are looking for a light-weight option and one that allows you a variety of adjustments to your seating, a rigid frame wheelchair could be a good choice. Folding frame chairs are both heavier and contain more parts.
Another type of manual rehab wheelchair is the tilt-in-space wheelchair. This is a useful piece of equipment for those who need help with positioning and mobility. A disadvantage is that it is heavy and difficult to load into automobiles.
Power rehab wheelchairs are useful to move forward with the use of external power. These chairs sometimes come with a joystick that allows you to control the direction in which you are moving.
Another option for mobility is to add power-assisted wheels to a manual rehab wheelchair. This makes the chair easy to transport. However, to operate this chair, the person needs a certain level of coordination.
If you are looking for a quality rehab wheelchair, Orange Country has several stores supplying such chairs. For a suitable solution to your mobility needs, you could try out AccessMedical. This is one of the best places in Orange County for buying wheelchairs and other products that help in mobility. This specialty store also offers to customize a wheelchair to a person’s unique needs.
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Wheelchair Orange County - Access Medical provides custom manual and electric power wheelchairs from the major manufacturers of wheelchairs in San Diego & Orange County, California (CA).
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Question by niceguy2423464: How do I get my wheelchair in and out of my car by myself?
First time car owner and I’m handicap in a wheelchair. I don’t have a chair topper and I own a sedan. My chair is a manual of the quickie brand and the back folds and the back wheels come off. I’m trying to figure out a way to get my chair in and out of my car without scratching both the chair and the car in the process. Looking for fellow disabled people to help me out here.
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Answer by hello
without the car topper it’s pretty tough. the best thing i can think of is a saturn coupe with the suicide doors on it. that way you have an entire open area behind you for putting the chair in and no door blocking your reach.
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I drive a sedan and use a quickie. After I transfer into the car I take off my cushion, throw that in the back seat. Take off the wheels, also put them in the back seat. Pick up the frame and put it in the passenger seat. Takes some practice but eventually became second nature without causing any scratches to car or the chair.
I too am in a wheelchair. (22+ yrs) I am very independent. I used to drive a Mustang GT and was able to load my chair, etc on my own. I now own a Monte Carlo and have to use a different technique. Both of which I’ll do my best to explain.
FIRST, I bought a bath rug (rubber backed to prevent the rug from slipping) and lay it to the left of my seat (to protect the car from scratches and dings) NOTE: I load my chair from transferring to the drivers seat with both feet on the ground. (facing OUT)
For my Mustang, I had a Quickie. I took the wheels and the cushion off, and put them on the back seat. then, with my wheelchair folded, I was able to put the chair on the floor directly behind my (driver’s) seat.
Loading my Rigid wheelchair into my Monte: Transfer to driver’s seat, place rug on “rocker panel” (next to seat), take wheels and cushion off, put on floor behind seat OR on the back seat. Fold the back of my chair down, then I Tilt my steering wheel all the way DOWN, (to hold my legs in place). I then Lay my driver seat all the way back (recline) NOTE: Passenger seat is also tilted back to allow for maneuvering) I then reach across myself, pull my chair up against the rug, and (bracing it against the rug/rocker panel) I lift my chair, (with both arms)across my body and place it on the front passenger seat. (Luckily I am a small girl) I also keep a beach towel on the passenger seat for protection. I REALLY hope this helps!!! I hope I’ve explained it without it sounding too confusing!!! INDEPENDENCE is SOOOOOO IMPORTANT!
Oh! FYI! GPS / HAND DRIVING CONTROLS WARNING!!!
IF you use a GPS, and hand controls/ steering knob, etc, BE CAREFUL NOT to suction cup the GPS to the windshield! Just last monday, I was going around an “S” bend, my GSP fell off the windshield, the cord got caught on the spinner knob, and I could not steer my way thru the remainder of the “S” bend. I ended up in the woods, JUST missing a telephone pole! Devine Intervention had it so that my car only has a FEW scratches! NO DENTS!
I hope this helps! Would LOVE to know how you make out!
**Roll on**