Reclining Wheelchairs

When deciding whether you really need to look at reclining wheelchairs, there are few things to take into consideration. How long can you or your loved one sit upright? How frequently do you or your family member need to lie down? What are the different features? Is it easy to adjust the recline angle? To start off with, most people who use reclining wheelchairs have lower back problems that make sitting upright without assistance very difficult. For others, it's because they have the need to lie down a lot. There is the price to consider too.

Once you've determined this is a need, not you need to find a chair to meet those needs. There are many companies out there that offer reclining wheelchairs. Some are just the bare bones basic chairs with little in the way of comfort. Those are the ones that cost the least, generally starting at about $325 dollars. So you may have to dig a little deeper to find one that will meet your specific needs.

continued below.......

Another thing to consider is whether or not you need a lightweight chair. There are some that only weigh 43 pounds and can still handle 310 pounds of weight. Also consider the degree of incline. Some will recline a full 180 degrees. Look at the seat width, these will range from 14 to 20 inches. These are all basics basic chairs. And that means you'll have a manual recline, although a few will have hydraulic reclining.

If you are looking for something more durable, there are some that the frame weighs between 105 and 110 pounds, handles 250 to 600 pounds of weight, and has a power recline. Some chairs will help list the person into a standing position. This could be an important feature depending on the disability because it will help with blood circulation, muscle tone, as well as kidney and bladder functions.

At the opposite end, there are reclining wheelchairs for children. There are some that handle the special needs of the very young. The frames of the chair weighed 36 to 42 pounds but could handle up to 250 pounds. You can even find a chair that helps in the prevention bedsores with better positioning.

Overall, when it comes to looking for reclining wheelchairs there are a lot of things to consider. There are a lot of companies out there to choose from. It all depends on your needs and how much you are willing to pay. The bare bones reclining wheelchair starts at $350 retail and goes up. You'll be able to find them cheaper than that here.