Month: August 2019

Different Types of Wheelchairs

Since the first commercially produced wheelchairs, there have been countless different kinds of wheelchairs designed and manufactured especially over the last half-century. Everything from simple, manual wheelchairs to electric standing, tilting, and reclining power wheelchairs–we have compiled all the different kinds of chairs available here. All the wheelchairs included on our list are not every possible kind of chair out there. However, this is a fairly comprehensive list. We discuss the different...

Disabilities that Require Wheelchairs

Disabilities that Require Wheelchairs Redman Power Chair Many different kinds of disabilities require the use of wheelchairs for mobility. These are referred to as mobility impairments. Disabilities may be orthopedic (relating to the bone and muscles) or they may be neuromuscular (relating to the nerves and muscles). For example, some of the more common kinds of mobility impairments are amputations, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, and...