Looking for a dependable, lightweight wheelchair at an affordable price?  MedHelp Express offers great prices and fast delivery on wheelchairs in a wide variety of sizes and styles from the leading manufacturers in personal mobility like Drive Mobility, Everest and Jennings and Invacare.

The most common seat sizes are 16" and 19" widths and either a 16" or 18" depth.  They can be single axle, which indicates that the seat height is fixed, or dual axle which means that the seat height can be lowered to a "hemi" height which would allow the person seated in the chair to use their own feet to propel forward.  Frame styles vary widely in materials, from very lightweight aluminum to heavy-duty steel with reinforcing cross-braces.  Upholstery can be padded or plain vinyl and is typically black or dark blue.  Manual wheel locks can be engaged to keep the chair stationary for transferring or when not in use.  The term "front riggings" refers to the type of leg or foot support device that is on the chair.  These riggings are either swingaway footrests, made of metal or composite, or padded elevating legrests that can support the calf and foot in an elevated position.  Specialty wheelchairs include those with high-strength and durability designed for very active lifestyles, those that have reclining backrests and elevating legrests, heavy-duty, or bariatric chairs with very high weight capacities, and convertible wheelchairs with interchangeable casters to easily transform from wheelchair to transport chair. 

What to consider when selecting a wheelchair...

1. Is the chair needed for short-term or long-term use?
2. What is the seat size and weight capacity that is required?
3. Will the patient be using the wheels or his/her own feet to propel the chair? If yes, what is the optimum distance from the seat to the floor?
4. Will the patient need to recline or have their feet elevated while seated in the chair?
5. What is the weight of the chair and how easily can it be folded and stored or transported?