Karman S-115 25 lbs Ultra Light Ergonomic Wheelchair with Removable Footrest Red Color

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Power-driven wheelchairs—also called electric-powered wheelchairs, motorized wheelchairs, or powerchairs—are propelled by electric means based on a power source (typically motors and batteries). There are three types of wheelchair drive systems:

Like any other equipment, wheelchairs require maintenance for many reasons. Proper maintenance will help increase the lifespan of a wheelchair… Read more… By any measure, the S-Ergo-115 is an exceptional model. In fact, it won top honors on our roundup review of the best wheelchairs being sold today. In the sections that follow, we’ll walk you through everything this fantastic chair can do, and let you know about its (very few) limitations so you can decide for yourself if it’s the “right” model for you.Whether you want to prioritize a lightweight folding wheelchair made for travel or a heavy-duty seat with electric capabilities and support for higher weight classes, there are countless transfer wheelchairs on the market available to you. In general, most people benefit from some degree of seat slope. If you do not have seat slope, you may find yourself working harder than needed to sit in your wheelchair, which can in turn impact your posture, your pain levels, your sitting tolerance, and require you to limit participation in desired activities. But what are the considerations when using traditional seat slope to achieve these results?

Most ergonomic chairs are height adjustable, but you’ll want to pay special consideration to whether or not the model will allow you to sit comfortably if you’re especially short or tall. According to Dr. Bajaj, when you’re sitting at your desk, your body should “slope downward”. That means that when your hands are on your keyboard, your wrist should be below your elbows and your elbows should be below your shoulders. As you can see in the illustration below, the ergonomic seat allows for improved wheel access and push efficiency as it promotes improved pelvic position and stability, and upper extremity function.

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While this model doesn’t allow users to customize the lumbar support, the armrest height and seat height are both adjustable. The armrests are not adjustable width-wise, though, so the model may not be suitable for all body types. Despite some flaws, this chair is extremely comfortable and effective considering its price point–and our long-term tester even found her husband stealing the chair when she wasn’t using it.