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ProTech Medical – Authorized Pride Mobility, Quantum Provider for Power Chair Solutions
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by Pride Elite Traveller.
ProTech Medical is an authorized dealer for Pride Mobility Products. Located in Middle Tennessee, we have an ATP on staff to assist you in choosing your mobility product. We can also file paperwork on your behalf for insurance coverage. Contact us today 800-722-7313 for more information. Featured song – “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon is the sole property of the group, music label, and owners. We, ProTech Medical, do not claim ownership of the song. This song is available for purchase in I-Tunes.
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What is the best mobility aid to use for rising out of a chair?
Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by Pride Elite Traveller.
Question by Lidybeff: What is the best mobility aid to use for rising out of a chair?
At this stage I don’t want to go spending a fortune on one of those chairs that lifts up, as we don’t know how long I will be in this state. Meantime I am trying to work out what to get to help me to get out of my chair. I had thought a walking frame or something, but I don’t know if there is something more suitable. All advice will be gratefully received.
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Answer by SeaEff
If you think you will need it only short term then a walking frame would probably do the job fine.
Many chairs at home are very low, you can get something to raise the height of your chair which makes it easier to stand without help. I’ll edit if I can find one similar online.
When you are ready to stand up, shuffle your bottom as far forward on the seat as you can, again it makes standing easier.
edit – here’s a link, and they are not as expensive as I thought they might be! http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/view_product.php?prodID=6782
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Jazzy Power Chair Trailer Video
Posted on 13. Jul, 2011 by Pride Elite Traveller.
I built a 4-grocery bag sized trailer for my dad and his wife for his Jazzy Power Chair for warm weather grocery shopping. The basket is an Elfa shelf system #3 sized basket. I machined the 3-axis hitch (roll, pitch and yaw or turn) and trailer draw bar out of 6061 aluminum with a steel eye rolling in a 1018 steel pitch axis rotation pin. The trailer hitches up using the smooth shank section and head of a cut down 5/8″ dia. bolt and it is retained with a 1/8″ dia. hair pin. The 14″ dia. semi-pneumatic ball bearing wheels were bought from McMaster-Carr. The basket is attached to the axle/draw bar unit with small hose clamps whose tails are turned downwards to insure the interior of the basket remained totally snag free.
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Power Chair Tips
Posted on 14. Jun, 2011 by Pride Elite Traveller.
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What to look for when shopping for a powered wheel chair.
Power chairs are electronically controlled wheelchairs. They are very useful for those who have limited mobility and wants to go around with ease. Most of them are mainly used indoors, outdoors or a combination of both. Rear or center wheel drive are available assuring you of easy maneuverability. With these great features, you may have to consider each one of them to suit your need.
First bunch of features in looking for a power chair includes travel. There are few types of portable power chairs that folds up easily for easy transport. They work well if your often travel and wishes to bring your power chair with you. They can easily fit the back of your car and can also be taken to flights. The only drawback to them is that they don’t offer a lot of comfort features, so it;s not ideal if you don’t plan to put your chair in your car that often.
You can find the perfect power chair whatever your needs are. There are many different features designed to make your life more comfortable. First, you can find a wheelchair that allows you to have an elevated leg rest or even a power-elevating seat. You can also choose a seat that is perfect for you. Many are available with a “captain seat” similar to those found in automobiles. These seats often offer semi-reclining backs and even headrests. You should also consider how wide the seat should be.
In addition to car travel and comfort concerns there are the capableness of the power chair on the road. Many power wheelchairs have the ability to go over rough terrain in addition to standard paved surfaces. While they are not able to handle true off road experiences they can handle dirt paths, rocky surfaces and uneven pavement with ease. Many wheelchairs can get up to 7mph and they can go for as many as 15 miles on a single battery charge. These features allow you to get out of the house and visit around the neighborhood whether it is going a few miles to see a friend or doing a little shopping near by.
While these chairs have many great features to choose from there are a few things to consider. First most wheelchairs have a maximum weight capacity. It is very important that you get a chair able to handle your weight, whatever that might be. Aiming for 50 pounds more then what you weight is a good idea. This can get harder if you are over 280 pounds as most chairs have a 300-pound maximum. However, you can find a few that are made for heavier weights.
As an addition, you will also want to be sure that you choose a power chair that has all the features that will suit your need. Choosing an indoor only electric chair while you plan to go outside is definitely not a good idea for it will just reduce the life span of your machine. Each single feature should be considered carefully to achieve maximum value for your hard earned cash.
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What rating motor is required for movement of 80 kg pay load ie for electric wheel chair? can we use 12V dc battery?
How a person in a wheelchair can get into a car while staying in their chair ?
Does this fit my volvo v50 2005? I also have wheel volume control etc as in picture here, can this bee used with this unit also?? Are ther built in gps with everything?
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Have you been wondering where to look for your next power wheel chair? We have all the answers on how to find and select your next power chair.
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Anyone know where to find a small sized (not child sized though) recliner chair?
Posted on 22. Apr, 2011 by Pride Elite Traveller.
Question by littlelopez55: Anyone know where to find a small sized (not child sized though) recliner chair?
I am decorating and am looking to put a comfortable recliner chair in a somewhat small space. Anyone have any ideas as to where I can find one? I looked at places like IKEA, but most chairs have the dimentions of 30×35 (or around there). I am looking for something that is smaller than 30×30. Can anyone help?!? Please! 
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at any cheap store.
the cheaper the store.
the smaller the recliners.
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