Manual wheelchairs

Wheelchairs with an elevating seat

The seat height can be adjusted so that the user can reach higher levels. On other designs the seat can be angled so as to help the user stand up. This is done by a powered or mechanical mechanism lifting the back of the chair to allow the user to place his feet flat on the ground.

It is possible to replace the existing seat so that a normal wheelchair can be adapted. Once again, this mechanism adds a significant amount of weight to the chair.

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