What is a Wheelchair?
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, used when walking is difficult or impossible due to illness, injury, problems related to old age, or disability.
Wheelchair Suppliers In South Africa
CE MOBILITY WHEELCHAIRS
Address: 69-71, Richard Rd, Industria North, MARAISBURG, 1700, South Africa
Areas served: Gauteng
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 11 210 6300
Solutions Medical
Address: 69 Stewart St, Townsend Estate, Cape Town, 7460, South Africa
Areas served: Botswana and nearby areas
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu · More hours
Phone: +27 21 592 3370
Appointments: wheelchairs.co.za
CE Mobility Wheelchairs- Cape Town
Address: 14 Hely St, Maitland, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Thu
Phone: +27 21 511 6537
What to consider when buying a wheelchair?
Looking for a Standard Wheelchair?
What Are the Size and Dimensions?
Does the Chair Have Adequate Arms and Footrests?
Can I Store and Transport the Chair with Ease?
Are the Wheels Durable?
How Is the Chair’s Back Support?
Consider Your Own Personal Preferences.
What is the best wheelchair to buy?
| Wheelchair Model | Arm Length | Product Weight |
|---|---|---|
| #1 LT-700NT Manual Wheelchair | Desk Length | 36 lbs |
| #2 Tracer EX2 Manual Wheelchair | Desk or Full Length | 36 lbs |
| #3 S-Ergo 125 Ergonomic Wheelchair | Desk Length | 25 lbs |
| #4 Viper Plus GT Manual Wheelchair | Adjustable Between Desk, Full, and Half | 34 or 36 lbs |
How long do wheelchairs last?
The typical lifespan of a custom wheelchair is approximately 5 years – depending on the type of chair and the environment where it is being used.
Some people live very active lives and put lots of wear and tear on their wheelchairs. Power wheelchairs have many actuators and electronics that will break over time.
How long can someone stay in a wheelchair?
Though the recommended sitting stretch on a wheelchair is 2 to a maximum of 4 hours, a huge chunk of wheelchair users sit in their wheelchair for their entire waking hours.
These waking hours can be approximated to around 16-18 hours. The reason for this prolonged sitting differs from person to person.