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HOW TO READ
THIS MANUAL WHEELCHAIR COMPARO
Manufacturers were invited to submit information on their manual wheelchairs in two categories: Manual, caregiver-propelled (including “stroller-style" wheel- chairs); and Manual, self-propelled (including ultralightweight styles). If informa- tion is unavailable or not applicable to a particular wheelchair, “N/A" is noted.
Wheelchairs are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer name, then model name. The information provided here is self reported by the manufacturers and is listed as space permits. Text may have been edited for space; additional accessories or components may be available.
This comparo is designed to be a starting point for clinicians and ATPs consid- ering manual wheelchair choices. Please consult manufacturers for additional information and models by using the Resources listed at the end of the comparo. This comparo is also available as a downloadable pdf at MobilityMgmt.com.
MANUAL, CAREGIVER-PROPELLED
Wheelchair widths and lengths, seat widths and depths, and pushbar heights are listed in inches. Wheelchair weight and weight capacity are listed in lbs. Amounts of tilt and recline are listed in degrees. Positioning components are listed as space permits; check with manufacturer for possible additional compon
Wheelchair disassembly refers to how the wheelchair folds and/o how the seating system is removable for easier transportability. Crash testing refers to whether the chair has been tested to the WC19 standard to be used as seating within a motor vehicle.
MANUAL, SELF-PROPELLED
Frame type refers to wheelchair’s rigid or folding frame design.
Wheelchair seat widths and depths, front and rear seat-to-floor
heights, and backrest heights are listed in inches. Product weight
(with rear wheels removed unless otherwise indicated) and weight capacities are listed in lbs. Camber angles are listed in degrees. Center-of-gravity information indicates range of adjustability in inches or that center of gravity is adjustable. Front and rear wheel choices are listed as space permits; check with manufac- turer regarding other possible options.
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