20Jul/10Off
wheelchair question…?
is it possible to have a manual wheelchair that you can swap over to electric ?
my daughters boyfriend at the moment has a manual , which he prefers to use
but at times he could really be doing with an electric one ( when it is raining , when he is feeling poorly etc )
are there any wheelchairs that do both ?
thank you blue ...
* sigh *
you would think someone would have invented one of these huh lol
thank you justme ...
I dont think he would be able to use a scooter , but the motor attachment would be something to consider xx
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
i’ve been told there is a motor that can be attached to a manual wheelchair–don’t know if itwill fit all frames–have him try calling his wheelchair vender….
there is a power assist manula chair–don’t remembr teh name of it—its manual–but there is a power boostsupposedly to make it puch easier–but its heavy…
if he can use a scooter–it might be easier and cheaper to get a used one–check ebay–and be sure to search local–even knew ones are less tahn $1500…and many scooters come apart for easier transport.
I think I did see a chair style motorized–that did come apart–and was not as bulky as soemthiong like a hover round-
it was at the abilitiesexpo
http://www.abilitiesexpo.com
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
I don’t think so. I was looking for you.
Maybe you can find out by cotacting these people.
http://www.wheelchairuser.net/
It makes sense to me to have these. It’s an idea whose time has come.
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
My very good friend has a manual one and a electric one.
both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Manual-after 20 years in the thing-carpal tunnel is a constant hurt with no repair. Uphill is a bitch. Malls get tiresome.
Electric-The seat is not as comfortable-It weighs a ton-really hard to cart around, they had to build an special thing for it on the back of their Tahoe.-he can’t use it and go somewhere alone, who’s gonna put it back on the thing when he gets in the car???
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
the good thing about a manuel wheel chair is it’s easier to load in to a car.a power chair you may need a van w/a lift or ramps to load it.i don’t think anyone makes one that works both ways.i have both my self.
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
Roll-aid http://www.planetmobility.com/store/standingframes/stand-aid/roll-aid/index.html
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
Pangel, I’m sure that there is a way to connect a battery operated motor to the wheels of a wheel chair and perhaps even through the use of some sort of belt drive have it such that it can be operated both manually and using the motor.
BTW, Pangel, IF that is your REAL picture in your avatar, you are prettier then I even imagined that you would be.
Brightest Blessings,
Raji the Green Witch
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
My husbands uncle had one of each. Around the house he used the manual one but when he went out he used the electric one. The electric one could be pushed manually you just turn the motor off & disengage the gearbox so it could free wheel. The uncle ran out of battery a few times & always found someone to push him home as he was so well known around town. It was heavy to push manually as it had the motor & batteries that added a bit of weight. If you go looking at a motor attachment find out how hard it is to attach how long it will take to put on & off. If he doesn’t have alot of upper body strength I would look at getting a separate electric wheelchair.
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
yes there is, i work with disabled people and i work with at least 7 people that have this.. it usually set on electric, but most of them are so slow (so no accidents occur), so there is button you can flick that sets it to manual. pretty cool really!
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
Pangel, what about the Hoveround then, if not the Scooter Store.
Perhaps he could do some research on a more light-weight manual one. Maybe he could ‘rent’ different chairs and see which one would be best for his needs.
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
They do absolutely exist, and I’m NOT talking about your standard electric wheelchair (tank) that flicks to freewheel..
My boyfriend has a chair which was originally a manual wheelchair. He found a company that converts it by adding motors to the wheels. Simply pop in a joystick, a battery (there’s a holder underneath the chair) and you’re set to go.
Putting it back to manual is as easy as rotating the disks on the wheels.
It weighs slightly more than a normal manual chair, obviously because the motors weigh a little bit. But I only have a hatchback, and I take him out all the time.. the wheelchair folds up like a normal manual chair, and I just pop it into the back of the car.
It’s by a company called Alber – http://www.alber.de/en/news/index.php is one website I found which gives you an example.
They are fantastic! And we get stopped in the shops all the time by people who want a compact manual/electric wheelchair and ask where he got his.
Hope that helps!
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
There is a device that attaches to the wheels to help you push it.
http://www.southwestmedical.com/Wheelchair_Parts/Wheels_Handrims/EMotion_M12_-_Push_Rim_Power_Assist_Wheels/2305p0
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
I don’t know if this helps any but could I suggest he have the electric wheelchair for home and a portable/foldable manual lightweight one for the car? Maybe it depends on his weight.
July 20th, 2010 - 08:36
http://www.frankmobility.com/ They have power assist wheels and a chair that can switch from manual to power.