Full Description
ProBasics K7 Extra Heavy Duty Wheelchair offers a lightweight yet durable option for elderly, handicapped, and bariatric patients who require mobility assistance. This steel frame wheelchair is available in a variety of dimensions with the option of legrests or footrests for additional support. The rear wheels measure 24” in diameter, and the easy-access hand rims are made for efficiency and ease of movement. Sealed bearings on the front and rear urethane wheels prevent the buildup of dirt and grime for a satisfactory wheelchair experience.
Strength and Durability
This geriatric wheelchair can accommodate patients with a wider seat and higher weight capacity requirements. ProBasics K7 Wheelchair supports a weight capacity up to 600 lbs, and its durable frame, seat, and backrest can easily withstand the daily wear and tear which comes from regular use. The seat itself can be wiped down and disinfected with mild dish detergent and warm water. Seat widths range from 24 to 28 inches for a comfortable fit.
Dependable Safety Features
Transfers are made easy with this durable, self-propelled wheelchair. Its rear wheels effortlessly lock into place, so patients can sit and stand without the chair sliding out from beneath them. Adjustable leg rests and footplates keep the patient’s legs supported during transit. In addition to preventing rollback and serious injury, this heavy-duty wheelchair is a reliable option for individuals who require temporary wheelchair accommodations while recovering from surgery or a sports-related injury.
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.
Performance Health
Performance Health is a leader in consumer healthcare and the largest global manufacturer and distributor of products to the rehabilitation and sports medicine markets. The company’s products are sold to leading healthcare facilities and practitioners such as physical therapists, athletic trainers, and chiropractors, as well as direct to consumers. Its market-leading brands, which are sold in over 100 countries, include Biofreeze®, TheraBand®, TheraPearl®, Cramer®, Sammons Preston®, and Rolyan®. Performance Health is headquartered in the greater Chicago, Illinois area, with significant operations both in the US and internationally.
US$ 443.34
Medicare (DME MAC)
Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1965 under the Social Security Administration (SSA) and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It primarily provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, but also for some younger people with disability status as determined by the SSA, including people with end stage renal disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease).
HCPCS Code: K0007
Product Category: Extra heavy duty wheelchair
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