The Invacare IVC Tracer EX2 wheelchair sets the new standard in manual wheelchairs. The Tracer EX2 combines the design and technology of the Invacare 9000 series and incorporates it into the Invacare Tracer series. A true dual axle position allows for repositioning the 24″ rear wheels and 8″ casters for adult and hemi seat-to-floor heights. Hemi spaced footrest and a full range of accessories and a lifetime warranty. The new design also makes it possible to interchange components with the 9000 series chairs. Meets RESNA standards for manual wheelchairs in product performance. SPECIFICATIONS:: Seat To Floor Height: 17.5″ and 19.5″,Back Height: 16″ fixed, Product Weight: 36 lb. ,Product Weight Capacity: 250 lb.,Warranty: Lifetime on frame and crossbraces
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Invacare LightWeight Tracer EX2 Wheelchair 20″ ...By 5 Wheel Mobility Scooters on August 29th, 2009 | No Comments
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Find the wheelchair that best meets your needs. ̵...By 5 Wheel Mobility Scooters on August 27th, 2009 | No Comments
The wheelchair is the most widespread mobility device ever invented. Its purpose is to help people with serious mobility problems move from one place to another. There are many types of wheelchairs, manual or automated, everything is available today. Rollators or rolling walkers are also very common mobility devices and can be of great aid. A rollator is actually a walker with tires and is very easy to use because it can be pushed instead of being lifted. If you are looking for a quality wheelchair or maybe a rollator, at improvelife.com you will find all types of mobility devices at the lowest prices.
Since the wheelchair was first invented in the year 1783, it has constantly been improved to meet the user’s every needs. The basic wheelchair is made up of a seat, a backrest, two small front wheels, two large wheels on the sides and a foot rest. All wheelchairs are based on this standard design. However, there are many highly customized models to fit the user’s personal needs. At improvelife.com you will find a wide variety of models, from wheelchairs to rollators, everything’s available.
There are two main types of wheelchairs: manual wheelchairs and powerchairs. A manual wheelchair only requires human power to move whereas a powerchair is operated by means of a joystick or controller. There are three main types of manual wheelchairs: self-propelled, attendant-propelled and wheelbase. The self-propelled wheelchairs are moved by pushing the handrims which are circular tubing placed on the exterior of the large rear wheels. The occupant has control of the chair’s movement and can manually propel the mobility device in any direction he chooses. The attendant-propelled wheelchairs are constructed to be propelled by another person. The attendant uses the handles to push the chair into a certain direction. These wheelchairs usually have rimless back wheels which are also much smaller than those of a basic wheelchair. The main use of these chairs is to transfer patients within a hospital. Wheelbase chairs are designed to be used by occupants with a more complicated posture. They are in fact wheeled platforms with customized seating systems. The seating system is customized by taking a cast of the occupant’s best achievable seating position and forming a plastic mesh around it. The seat is then framed and attached to a wheelbase in order for the chair to be complete.
Rollators are very similar to the classic walkers only they are equipped with tires for better maneuverability. They combine the adjustable height of a standard walking frame with small wheels. Although these types of walkers are equipped with wheels, the user still has to do all the work. The rollator’s user controls the pace and direction of the movement. A rollator supports and stabilizes the movement of a certain person who needs aid in order to go from one place to another. Rollators are ideal for those who are able to stand up on their own but need a little help with their balance and endurance. When considering purchasing a rollator you should fundament your choice on four important factors: your height, your weight, your special limitations and your stability level. There are three types of rollators depending on the user’s height: petit, medium and tall. When making a choice you should also rule out any rollator not sturdy enough to resist your weight. The last step is to carefully compare all available features and options in order to make the best choice. At improvelife.com there are many different types to choose from so you won’t have to worry about not finding the right rollator for you.
People who have certain mobility problems can find a mobility device to be very helpful. Wheelchairs are the most common mobility devices and are especially used by those who can’t stand up on their own. Rollators are also very popular and are usually used by people who can stand up but need some support. At improvelife.com you will find mobility devices at a very good price.
If you are looking to buy a mobility device you should first determine what your specific needs are. There are many types of wheelchairs and rollators available today. You can choose between a manual wheelchair or a powerchair. For more information visit our website.
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Deluxe Extra Wide Adult WheelChair With Elevating Leg...By 5 Wheel Mobility Scooters on August 25th, 2009 | No Comments
Lightweight 20″ Extra Wide Wheelchair – with Warranty! 300 Pound Weight Capacity! This 20 inch adult wheelchair is lightweight, but sturdy. It offers many options to better suit your specific needs. Features and benefits include: Sturdy, steel, chrome-plated frame. Swing away removable elevating legrests included. Comfortable, easy-care vinyl upholstery. Solid rubber tires roll easily over all types of surfaces. Removable padded desk length armrests. Backed by a lifetime warranty. Folds for easy storage and transportation. Product Specifications: Overall width: 29 1/2″. Overall depth (without front riggings): 41″. Seat width: 20″. Seat depth: 16″. Seat to floor height adjustable: 19 3/4″ – 17 3/4″. Back height: 16 1/2″. Back style: Fixed. Arm style: Padded removable desk length. Front riggings: Swing away removable elevating legrests. Rear axle: Permanent, dual axle position. Rear wheels: 24″ composite wheel, solid rubber tires. Handrims: Composite style. Wheel locks: Push to lock. Caster size: 8″ x 1″ solid rubber. Frame finish: Chrome. Only weighs 39 pounds. Weight capacity: 300 lbs. -
Invacare LightWeight Tracer EX2 Wheelchair 18″ ...By 5 Wheel Mobility Scooters on August 25th, 2009 | No Comments
The Invacare IVC Tracer EX2 wheelchair sets the new standard in manual wheelchairs. The Tracer EX2 combines the design and technology of the Invacare 9000 series and incorporates it into the Invacare Tracer series. A true dual axle position allows for repositioning the 24″ rear wheels and 8″ casters for adult and hemi seat-to-floor heights. Hemi spaced footrest and a full range of accessories and a lifetime warranty. The new design also makes it possible to interchange components with the 9000 series chairs. Meets RESNA standards for manual wheelchairs in product performance. SPECIFICATIONS:: Seat To Floor Height: 17.5″ and 19.5″,Back Height: 16″ fixed, Product Weight: 36 lb. ,Product Weight Capacity: 250 lb.,Warranty: Lifetime on frame and crossbraces -
A transport wheelchair is meant to improve your life....By 5 Wheel Mobility Scooters on July 29th, 2009 | No Comments
For many people all around the world walking became a serious problem because of some disease, injury or disability. Mobility devices, such as the transport wheelchair, exist to help people who can’t walk without a certain amount of support. Wheelchairs are dated as early as the year 1595, when they were first used by a King of Spain. Ever since, many types of wheelchairs have been developed in order to help people with their various mobility problems. The transport chair remains the most popular mobility device, and can be found in many variations to suit one person’s specific needs. At improvelife.com you will find a wide variety of transport wheelchairs.
A transport wheelchair is a common mobility device used by people with certain illnesses or disabilities in order to move from one place to another. Wheelchairs are most often propelled either manually or automatically. The earliest wheelchairs were obviously propelled by manual power, electric wheelchairs being developed only in the 20th century. The first real transport chair was developed in England, in the year 1783, by a so-called John Dawson. This initial model was self propelled by pushing the large rear wheels. The earliest motorized wheelchair was developed in 1918 and has been since the subject of continuous improvements. Nowadays you can find almost any type of transport wheelchair you can think of, depending on your personal needs. Customized wheelchairs are also available and are designed to fit one person’s body precisely and offer great comfort. At improvelife.com you can find any type of transport chair you want at a very convenient price.
The basic transport wheelchair is considered to be the manually propelled chair, with two large rear wheels, two smaller wheels, a classic seat, a footrest and rear handles. These manual wheelchairs are still used on very large scale all around the world. The advantages to these basic transport chairs are that they represent very practical solutions and aren’t expensive. There are three main categories of manual wheelchairs: the self-propelled chairs, the attendant-propelled chairs and wheelbase. Each category has a different use, depending on the particular situation or disability of the user. For instance, the attendant-propelled wheelchairs are usually used in hospitals and other medical facilities, to transport the patients.
Nowadays, electric wheelchairs are becoming more and more popular because of the high level of comfort and special features they provide. The electric wheelchairs are usually used by those who have great difficulties in using a manual transport chair model. For instance, people with arm or shoulder disabilities would have a very hard time using a manual wheelchair. There are many variations of electric wheelchairs to choose from. Some models are very similar to the classic manual chairs while others resemble small automobiles. The latter are equipped with a steering wheel and have four wheels for better maneuverability. Some people think that power chairs are large and heavy; this is not necessarily true. These types of wheelchairs can even be as light as a manual chair and very easy to fold and transport. Electric wheelchairs can be specially designed even according to the environment they are going to be used in the most. Therefore, there are both outdoor and indoor use electric wheelchairs available for purchasing. Many special features can be added to a power chair in order to simplify control and increase comfort. The seat can be specially modified, the control joystick customized and special accessories added for all kinds of particular situations.
In today’s world, there are many types of mobility devices which aid people with certain mobility difficulties in leading a normal life. The transport wheelchair still remains the most popular mobility device anywhere in the world. A transport chair can even be customized to fit one’s particular needs, no matter what they are. At improvelife.com you will find a wide variety of mobility devices to meet all of your demands.
All around the world, many people face various mobility problems which make going from one place to another very difficult. A transport wheelchair can be the best solution and comes in many different variations. Find out more about purchasing a transport chair by visiting our website.














