WHEELCHAIRS NBCOT COTA
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Manual wheelchair -
\Self-propelled or attendant-pushed wheelchair available with a wide variety of
customizable options:
• frame type, size, and weight
• wheel type and axle location
• foot (unilateral or bilateral) or arm propulsion
• accessories for positioning
Light-weight manual wheelchair -
\Manual wheelchair style frame that typically weighs between *25 to 40 pounds*
Benefits include:
• *enhanced self-propulsion*
• *decreased strain on upper extremity*
• ease of loading and unloading for transportation
Bariatric wheelchair -
\Specialized wheelchair with weight capacity and size width options greater than the
standard wheelchair frame
Specialized features include:
• *reinforced cross braces and frame*
• *padded, reinforced upholstery*
• *heavy duty wheel*
Beach wheelchair -
\Type of specialized wheelchair with oversized wheels that allows for ease in movement
in the sand
Sports wheelchair -
\Wheeled mobility device specifically designed to enhance maneuverability and speed
during athletic and leisure activities, features may include:
• light-weight frame
• specially designed wheels
• all-terrain options
• overall stability
Rear-wheel drive wheelchair -
\Feature of a powered wheelchair in which the casters are located at the front of the
chair and the drive wheels located toward at the rear of the chair, designed to enhance
maneuverability when using hand-operated controls
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Manual wheelchair -
\Self-propelled or attendant-pushed wheelchair available with a wide variety of
customizable options:
• frame type, size, and weight
• wheel type and axle location
• foot (unilateral or bilateral) or arm propulsion
• accessories for positioning
Light-weight manual wheelchair -
\Manual wheelchair style frame that typically weighs between *25 to 40 pounds*
Benefits include:
• *enhanced self-propulsion*
• *decreased strain on upper extremity*
• ease of loading and unloading for transportation
Bariatric wheelchair -
\Specialized wheelchair with weight capacity and size width options greater than the
standard wheelchair frame
Specialized features include:
• *reinforced cross braces and frame*
• *padded, reinforced upholstery*
• *heavy duty wheel*
Beach wheelchair -
\Type of specialized wheelchair with oversized wheels that allows for ease in movement
in the sand
Sports wheelchair -
\Wheeled mobility device specifically designed to enhance maneuverability and speed
during athletic and leisure activities, features may include:
• light-weight frame
• specially designed wheels
• all-terrain options
• overall stability
Rear-wheel drive wheelchair -
\Feature of a powered wheelchair in which the casters are located at the front of the
chair and the drive wheels located toward at the rear of the chair, designed to enhance
maneuverability when using hand-operated controls
