People with disabilities who have musculoskeletal disorders know very well how important it is for a wheelchair to meet all the requirements and characteristics, to be easy to use, maneuverable and safe.

Thanks to social programs, the state can provide for people with disabilities, but, unfortunately, more often than not, social services issue wheelchairs that are not quite what they need: large, heavy or completely inconvenient for a particular person's build.

So, if you want to buy a wheelchair, contact our medical equipment online store Med1, we are ready to help with practical advice and make your choice easier.

On our website you will find a wide range of wheelchairs and gurneys in the widest price segment, among which there are also inexpensive and at the same time very high-quality ones models.

Types of wheelchairs

Before ordering a wheelchair, you need to decide on the functional “responsibilities” of this rehabilitation device. Find out where you plan to use this product: in the yard or only within the apartment/house, or both. For example, lever wheelchairs are designed for driving on the street for long distances, and you may only need a standard wheelchair for comfortable passage through doorways and small spaces.

There are 2 types of wheelchairs for the disabled:

• wheelchair;
• wheelchair.

Wheelchairs are needed for people who cannot move independently and move their arms. To set such a wheelchair in motion, the help of an outsider is required.

Wheelchairs are equipped with large wheels and allow a person to move independently using the physical strength of the user or an electric drive.

Wheelchairs can also be:

• mechanical,
• with an electric drive,
• with a lever drive,
• active wheelchairs,
• multifunctional wheelchairs,
• children's wheelchairs,
• a wheelchair with a toilet.

Classic mechanical wheelchairs are distinguished by their maneuverability, simplicity and convenience. A person can control such a wheelchair independently by rotating the wheels located under the arms. In this case, the person holds on to special rims that are hung on the wheels.

An electric wheelchair is a comfortable means of transportation indoors or outdoors on the road surface. In this case, the electric drive is a motor controlled by a remote control. An electric wheelchair has a battery. It can be of different capacities, which determines the distance that can be traveled on a single charge. Almost all models of this type of wheelchair allow you to move the controller under either hand.

Wheelchairs with a lever drive are equipped with pneumatic tires for shock absorption on uneven surfaces. This is an ideal choice for active and frequent riding on the street.

If their health condition allows, people with special needs can choose an active wheelchair, which allows them to ride quickly and maneuverably, overcome obstacles, and play sports.

We also draw your attention to multifunctional wheelchairs, which, if necessary, can be transformed into any position: from folded to lying. If full support of the patient's body is required, then you can choose a chair with a backrest that allows you to lean back or a backrest with sectional height adjustment. Its tilt can be changed during the restoration of mobility of individual parts of the patient's body. This is a very convenient and cost-effective solution for many patients.

Children's wheelchairs, presented on our Med1 website, combine quality, convenience and functionality. They have an enhanced safety system and the necessary options to create comfort for the little user.

A wheelchair with a toilet has toilet equipment, with which a person can satisfy their physiological needs in a wheelchair. The materials are durable, ergonomic, easy to wash and dry.

Wheelchairs have such features as footrests, a recline system, the ability to fold the device, the ability to tilt the back, headrest, the ability to remove the armrests, which makes it easier for a person to get in.

How to choose the right wheelchair?

The modern market of rehabilitation goods is overcrowded, but despite all the variety of wheelchairs and other technological innovations, buyers still have questions about which wheelchair is best to choose.

The first thing you should do before purchasing a wheelchair is to consult your doctor or specialist, and also take some measurements.

The main measurements are taken in the following positions: seat width, overall width of the wheelchair, backrest height and seat depth.

Our experts offer a simple technique for taking measurements:

1. Along the legs of the patient sitting on the sofa, it is necessary to place several books, acting as “sides” future wheelchair, and measure the resulting distance with a tape measure or ruler. Important! Measure the size in a straight line. You also need to consider whether the person will wear winter clothes when using the wheelchair you need, in which case you need to make a few centimeters of "reserve", but not more.
2. It is necessary to measure the patient's weight.

It is also important to decide on the required wheelchair size. Here are the approximate parameters corresponding to the patient's clothing size:

• the patient's clothing size is up to 48, then the seat width is required 38 or 40 cm,
• size up to 52 - width 42 cm,
• size 54-56 - width 43 cm,
• size 56-58 - width 46 cm,
• size up to 64 - width 50 cm.

On our website you can buy a wheelchair, chair or pushchair with a seat width of up to 66 cm and for a person weighing up to 300 kilograms.

A properly selected wheelchair will distribute the patient's load on the seat, while avoiding pressure from the armrests on the patient's hips.

Ideally, two fingers should fit between the thigh and the side of the wheelchair on both sides. The seat should not be too narrow, because it will limit the patient's mobility and increase pressure on the hips.

Also, the seat should be deep enough to prevent pressure sores in the popliteal area. But at the same time, a wheelchair that is too spacious makes it difficult to overcome obstacles such as the door to the bathroom, balcony, elevator.

Where can I buy a wheelchair?

If you are looking for where to buy a mechanical wheelchair or if you are interested in an electric wheelchair or a wheelchair with a toilet, we recommend placing an order on our website.

All wheelchairs without exception are made of lightweight but strong materials that are safe for health, their design provides for use on uneven roads and carrying up the stairs. All products have certificates with a warranty period of one to five years.

You can also buy wheelchair accessories from us, which help make new conditions of movement more convenient for the user and facilitate care for a person with disabilities. These are, for example, anti-decubitus cushions on the seat, cushions with an anti-hemorrhoid effect, a belt for moving patients from a wheelchair to bed, etc.

For a comfortable purchase, we are ready to provide you with free delivery and send any wheelchair without prepayment, which will be an ironclad argument in buying a wheelchair in our rehabilitation goods store.

For all questions and for individual advice on choosing a wheelchair, contact our managers.