Swift

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Swift

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The Swift is our heavy duty steel frame manual wheelchair. Its robust design is proven to stand up to weight capacities of up to 600 lbs making it go-to heavy duty bariatric chair across Canada. We have also designed this chair to allow for adjustability to maximize the set-up capability for the user.

Characteristics
Ergonomic
Activities
Indoor
Outdoor
Conditions
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
CP (Cerebral Palsy) - Spastic Diplegia
MD (Muscular Dystrophy)
SCI (Spinal Cord Injury)
Spina Bifida
Stroke

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.
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