Get the expertise to select the wheelchair that fits your needs and your budget from among a wide range of standard wheelchairs, lightweight wheelchair, ultra-lightweight wheelchairs and heavy duty wheelchairs. Below are brief descriptions of the most common types of wheelchairs to help you get moving!

Manual wheelchairs

Manual wheelchairs are those that require human power to move them. Many manual wheelchairs can be folded for storage or placement into a vehicle, although modern wheelchairs are just as likely to be rigid framed. Pediatriceshop.com have a good selection of wheelchairs! We are a authrorized dealer for all the wheelchairs listed online. You can choose from Standard wheelchair or a transport wheelchair categories. A Standard wheelchair has two large wheels in the back and have a small caster wheels at the front, which allows the sitter to self propel. Transport wheelchairs can be propelled by the caregiver or companion and all t he four wheels are the smaller caster type. Manual or self-propelled wheelchairs are propelled by the user, usually by using large rear wheels. The user moves the wheelchair by pushing on the handrims, which are made of circular tubing attached to the outside of the large wheels. One-arm drive enables a user to guide and propel a wheelchair from one side. Another alternative is a lever-drive wheelchair that propels the wheelchair forwards by using a lever that is pumped back and forth. Some wheelchairs are also configured to allow the user to propel using one or both feet instead of using the rims. Attendant-propelled wheelchairs are designed to be propelled by an attendant using the handles, and thus the back wheels are rimless and often smaller. These wheelchairs are often used as 'transfer wheelchairs' to move a patient when a better alternative is unavailable. Wheelbase wheelchairs are wheeled platforms with specially-molded seating systems interfaced with them for users with a more complicated posture. Light weight and high cost are related in the manual wheelchairs market. Reclining wheelchairs have handbrake-like controls attached to the canes which when pressed by the caregiver allow the backrest to recline from is normal upright position; at 90 degrees; to varying angles up to 180 degrees.

Power wheelchair

Electric Powered Wheelchairs : An electric-powered wheelchair is a wheelchair that is moved via the means of an electric motor and navigational controls rather than manual power. A Sit-to-stand wheelchair is one that supports the user in a nearly standing position. These wheelchairs can be used as both a wheelchair and a standing frame. Power Wheelchairs often go from sitting to standing with a hydraulic pump or electric-powered assist. Pediatric wheelchairs are available subset of wheelchairs. Hemi wheelchairs have lower seats which are designed for easy foot propulsion. The decreased seat height of power wheelchairs allows them to be used by children and shorter individuals. A Power-Assisted wheelchair is a recent development that uses the frame & seating of a typical manual wheelchair while replacing the standard rear wheels with wheels that have small battery-powered motors in the hubs. Power wheelchairs offer freedom and mobility. We offer a wide variety of powerchairs from leading manufacturers that are fully customizable. Power wheelchairs offer a number of leg, arm and seating options to accommodate a wide range of users. When selecting a power wheelchair one should consider where the chair will primarily be used (indoor, outdoor or both). Power Wheelchairs - Identified by their motor and wheel placement, powerbase wheelcchairs provide a comfortable ride, a tight turning radius and great battery range. Power electric wheelchairs offer a wide range of options for suspension, driving, seating and handling. Generally, these wheelchairs have a low center of gravity, making your ride smooth, stable and safe. Some powerbase wheelchairs have suspension packages making them ideal for outdoor use. Power wheelchairs generally don't fold or disassemble and need to be transported using lifts and ramps. Heavy duty power wheelchairs have rear, front and mid wheel drive options, larger wheels and are designed to provide a smooth ride over rough terrain and up some inclines. Larger motors and longer frames allow and increase of torque over standard power wheelchairs. Power wheelchair is for the full-time advanced user who demands performance and for those who want the lightest chair possible for ease of use and transport. Standard features of power wheelchair generally include removable swing-away leg rests, fixed armrests, and brakes on the wheels. Some Special wheelchairs also have hand brakes and removable armrests. A full selection of discount hand cycles and all terrain wheel chairs are available with the store. Models in Pediatric Power Wheelchair include basically Invacare TDX Spree, Invacare Power Tiger with Orbit Seating and TDX SP Power Wheelchair. PediatricEshop.com offers a range of options in our Wheelchair Accessories Category.