The Pros And Cons Of A Folding Wheel Chair

Although a folding wheel chair has its own benefits in terms of travel, there are many disadvantages, too. Many disabled individuals find wheel chairs as their second home, if not part of their bodies. Comfort, durability, and performance are just few of the things that you need to consider in selecting the best type of chair, whether it is a folding unity or and an ordinary one.

You must take note that folding wheel chairs have many removable parts--wheels, casters, and many others--so there are many screws that may come loose over a long period of time. This poses a risk to the user as parts that move are strained and may lead to accidents. Also, casters on folding chairs are placed close to the foot rest. It was designed this way to allow the chair to fold. With this design though, the user has to strain to turn the chair around as opposed to an ordinary rigid or non-foldable wheel chair.

A folding, or portable wheel chair is not ideal for disabled athletes who still play. The strain of the movement and pressure is somewhat too much for one of these chairs to take. Rigid wheel chairs are also lighter than folding ones. And the lighter a chair is, the easier it is for the user to move. It has been generally observed that stationary chairs are about eight to ten kilograms lighter than folding chairs.

In general, folding wheel chairs may be very functional for an individual who travels a lot but does not deliver high end performance. On the other hand rigid wheel chairs are better for those who are actively engaged in movement.

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