Have you had the opportunity to see a Standing Wheelchair in person? They are very impressive and add a whole new range for the wheelchair bound person. Although they come in both manual and power formats, the manual standing wheelchair can be a tad bit heavy for daily use. I have seen light versions of the manual standing wheelchair, so do your homework and make sure the specific standing wheelchair you are looking into does not add a great deal of weight if you are using it in a manual application. Also, take this new added weight into account when shopping for a wheelchair ramp. You should verify that your current ramp can handle the increased load.
So why the comment, "The Incredible Levitating Human?" Well, you have to see one to find out. Just image talking to some friends in a crowded room and someone appears to be gliding through the crowd at head height to everyone else without the normal bounce of a walking person. What bit of magic allows this person to perform this amazing feat? The answer is simple, a Standing Wheelchair.
The Standing Wheelchair allows the user to move from a sitting position to a standing position by the use of hydraulics or leverage. When you are in the standing position, your feet and weight are normally located over the front wheel casters. Now image you are at eye level when speaking with other people, you are at counter level when purchasing a product, you are at high cabinet level when putting dishes away, the list goes on and you can image the possibilities of being in a standing position.
There are various manufacturers that produce the Standing wheelchair. Levo and Lifestand are just two of the manufacturers that make a Stand-up Wheelchair model. Make sure to do your due-diligence when looking into the Standing Wheelchairs. Take weight, ease of use, quality of product, warranty of product, and cost into consideration.
Most manual wheelchairs are stopped when placed in the stand-up position, while most power wheelchairs have the ability to move while in the stand-up position. This is important to consider. Think of the applications you will be using the chair in before running off to purchasing one.
A Standing Wheelchair can add a new range of movement and an increased quality of life depending on the Wheelchair chair application.
Casey Lowrey is the Senior Editor of Wheelchair Lifestyle. A comprehensive guide to Manual Wheelchairs, Electric Wheelchairs, Standing Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Accessories, and Wheelchair Ramps.
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