Lightweight Wheelchairs

The realities of having a wheelchair in your home can be daunting. Doorways sometimes need to be widened, ramps put in, and accommodations made so the individual using it can reach everything they need. Many people put in lower countertops and move cupboard items to lower shelves. Another consideration is the weight of the wheelchair itself.

If you're confined to a heavy chair that is hard to push, your arms will eventually get strong enough, but you'll be weak and tired for a long time. Depending on your ailment this weakness could be more harmful than beneficial.

Also, for the family members who are putting the chair in the van or trunk to transport to another location you want it to be light enough that it can be picked up easily. So both the user and the helper need that wheelchair to be as user friendly and lightweight as possible.

Another great feature are the lighter chairs that also fold. This makes storing them extra simple. The drawback can be the lack of features and special requirements that your doctor could have required. In that case you'll need to look at lighter chairs that also have your required features. These are often made from aluminum and can range from $200 to $1000 depending on the size and features.

Lightweight chairs are usually manual because the electric components add a lot of weight in themselves. You can find lighter electric wheelchairs, but it's really more of a medium weight compared to the strictly manual ones available.