When selecting a wheelchair, the first step is to choose between a manual and an electric wheelchair. Manuals are usually less expensive than electric and are lightweight, which make them easier to carry. Manuals also come in two types: standard and transport. Standards allow the user or a companion to push the chair, while transport chairs rely on a companion to push the device.
One’s budget, physical requirements and personal interests may influence the decision between a powered or manual model. However, electric styles offer the following advantages over manual standard and manual transport chairs:
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