Cognitive Abilities
For safe independent use, users must understand cause + effect (action = result). Independent use requires directional understanding (i.e. moving the wheels in one direction results in matching chair movement), problem solving (i.e. combine + time movements to get from A to B), and judgment (ability to learn that if something is unsafe they should not do it).
Functional Abilities
Users must have sufficient vision, trunk control and enough upper extremity grip, strength and stamina to steer and/or propel the chair. For foot propulsion, users must also have functional use of at least one lower extremity. Their adjustable foot and armrests and seat position make them appropriate for users requiring minimal positioning. This chair may not be appropriate for those with visual deficits, uncontrolled seizures, bilateral upper extremity weakness and those with poor trunk control.
Environment
Standard wheelchairs can be used both indoors and outdoors. They perform best on firm, flat surfaces such as pavement, groomed footpaths, cycle paths and in and around home. While it can be used outdoors, they not intended to be used on rough terrain, slopes, loose gravel, or sand. Their relatively small turn radius makes them appropriate for indoor use where space is limited.
Activities
Their maneuverability and small turn radius make standard wheelchairs ideal for use in tight spaces (stores, elevators, public washrooms, public transit etc.). While they can be used outdoors, they are best for activities done on flat level surfaces like urban sightseeing or sidewalk commuting.
Please speak with your healthcare provider and schedule an in-person consultation before purchasing this product, to evaluate whether it is truly the best option for you.
Handi House
First established in 1981 as a home health care retailer, Handi-House provides sales, service and rentals of mobility aids, aids for daily living bathroom safety aids and bedroom safety aids. Unlike national chains, franchises and even larger family-owned stores, we’re a small and tightly focused, high service dealer, not a high volume dealer. They take great pride and pleasure in working closely with each and every one of our customers and their family members while providing exceptional customer service.
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MED+
Whether you are ageing or recovering from an injury, maintaining your independence is important to you. For MED+ Medical Equipment Distribution it means a lot to us as well. They recognize your need to have control over your life. They help you do this by providing medical equipment and products that help you maintain as much independence and comfort as you can, whatever your circumstances.
Their staff members specialize in many types of medical equipment and believe in a uniquely personal, hands-on approach. They treat you as a valued individual and tailor the solutions to meet your specific needs. MED+ Medical Equipment Distribution explores numerous channels for providing appropriate equipment for your specific circumstance.
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Full Description
When it comes to lightweight performance, Motion Composites is unrivaled. Take the Helio A7, for example. Our engineers’ cutting-edge design, paired with the outstanding properties of 7000 series aluminum, have produced a standard configuration Helio A7 that weighs up to 5 lbs. (2.2 kg) less than any other wheelchair in its category. That’s top of the class.
The lowest seat-to-floor height.
The innovative frame design lets you achieve a super low 13” (33 cm) seat-to-floor height with a 3” caster on a standard frame. That’s the same frame that can go up to 21 1/2’’ (54.6cm).
High-end aluminum manufacturing yields high-end performance.
By coupling the latest hydroforming technologies with an ultra-high performance aluminum alloy, we created one of the lightest folding aluminum wheelchairs…ever.
Get more mileage out of your energy.
Everybody benefits from an easier-to-propel wheelchair. Our entirely Symmetrical Hydroformed Crossbrace, oval-shaped tubes, and oversized pivot axles work in concert, while our unique Ultrarigid Folding System maximizes frame rigidity and energy conservation.
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