subject: Transport Chair | New Opportunities With A Manual Wheelchair Alternative [print this page] A manual wheelchair alternative is often the only option for people who can't move lower or upper body extremities. In ideal situations, all disabled persons would be able to propel themselves either by a power wheelchair or by upper body strength. The reality is many medical illnesses that caused a body to become wheelchair bound grow worse over time.
Why shouldn't cleanliness apply to a wheelchair?
The immune system is key when dealing with a diagnosis like muscular dystrophy. Even without the help of publicly shared germs, and easily passable colds like the flu, an elderly disabled person or young child has to have a clean environment. Small things like coming into contact with unwashed hands, or surface skin cuts can generate the onset of a serious immune system attack.
Because a wheelchair can be a place where considerable time is spent, the seat cushions and arm and leg rests have to be sterilized. A leading wheelchair manufacturer has provided their customers with a mobile chair coated with three layers of antibacterial paint. The cushions on their chair are made comfortable with the added benefit of being easy to clean and keep clean.
Who wants to risk putting a wheelchair together wrong?
Across the country, wheelchair repairmen make a living off of tightening loose bolts, securely attaching harnesses, even re-welding frames that became damaged during at-home assembling.
Imagine receiving the wheelchair shipment you've been waiting on and having the pressure of self-assembling it. Suddenly, the instructions that look so easy on paper and even on the enclosed video appear technical and fallible. The idea of the valuable transport chair malfunctioning or at worse collapsing because something was placed upright that should have been down facing is a common concern.
A mobile chair that always comes pre-assembled will ease valid concerns. When the manufacturer created their mobile chair, they knew exactly how it would function, and more importantly how it should be assembled to do so. Researching for companies that make it a part of their business practice to make sure every chair arrives rider-ready is time well spent.
What if something goes wrong with your wheelchair 14 days after purchase?
A transport chair purchase is not the same as most short-term buys. While it's a given that no chair will last forever, you do expect it to last. Some manufacturers want to offer their customers 7 or 14 days of trial usage before the sale is final. If after 14 days the rider realizes a discomfort caused by using the chair or a slight malfunction, they are forced to deal with it or pay costly replacement bills.
Think about choosing a mobile chair from a company that will allow you 30 whole days to try out your new equipment. Thirty days can give you time to see how it truly feels with your everyday routine. Maybe it's not a perfect fit, or something doesn't quite go well with your everyday activities. With a 30-day trial period, you have the opportunity to take your time with making sure it was the right investment for you.
