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Human inventions have improved the quality of life. Many drawbacks of life are carefully eliminated through the various discoveries and things. Wheel chairs are amongst innovative discoveries which are truly blessings. Not all humans are same but have some or other disabilities. Numerous disabled persons rely on the wheelchairs for uninterrupted movement.
For smooth movement between one place to another, there are manual wheelchairs which can used for easy operations. Wheelchair provide incarnation to all those persons whose mobilities are only possible with help of other humans. There are different types of wheelchairs which are available and created for varying purposes. Wheelchairs may vary from very basic type to high tech automated power chairs. Range of mechanical automated chair can move at clips ranging from speed that of turtle to acceleration of hare.
Not just wheelchairs for normal movement but interests of various disabilities can be purposely met. Sports wheelchairs are manufactured for full liberation. Sports type wheelchairs are not fabricated for daily usage. Sports wheelchairs are available in many styles which can involve the users in many competitive sports including sports racing, tennis, basket balls or rugby.
Folding wheelchairs are designed for comfortable movement over the rough terrain. These types of wheelchairs are capable of absorbing the shocks which are experienced on uneven surface. Fold able wheelchairs are used very flexible and are in different two formats. Lightweight wheelchairs and other are heavy duty wheelchairs. Lightweight wheelchairs are easy to operate and have excellent convenience for the movement. On contrary heavy duty version has weight and more force is applied while operating them. The added advantage of folding wheelchairs are that they are portable and not much space is consumed, as they can be folded .Being foldable equipment, these wheelchairs more tear and wear which can easily break over the time.
Though all the wheelchairs aim for mobility but there are also specifically designed travel wheelchairs. Comfort and ease are ensured with these specifically designed equipments. These kinds of wheelchairs are light and can ideal for all traveling purposes. Streamlined and sleek looks make these wheelchairs compact. Travel wheelchairs are extremely lightweight and have sturdy bodies.
In order to break the monotony of the regular wheelchairs, they can be designed aesthetically appealing by adding wheelchair accessories. Footrests, padded seating, swing back and fold up armrests make the wheelchairs more comfortable.
Some of the wheelchair accessories are making the life of the handicapped people independent. Wheel bench enables person to sit and lie down. These functions can be controlled like that of operation of manual wheelchairs.
Many wheelchairs' manufacturers have now come up to cater the needs and requirements. These manufacturers also offer wheelchairs parts which can be replaced or added, if anything goes wrong.
The technology has beautifully touched the wheelchairs and have boosted the morals of disables. Hand controllers, sip or puff type controllers and in some cases have touch pad headrest. This invention of human is to be truly complimented for also enabling those individuals to explore the life which are not blessed in the way we are.
