Manual Wheelchairs For Sale in Tampa, FL
Manual Wheelchairs Buying Guide
When shopping for a manual wheelchair, you’ll confront a huge range of styles and options. This is a blessing to the consumer since these devices must meet the unique set of needs of a diverse population. We advise our customers to consult with qualified experts to determine the right solution for managing their condition and maximizing their independence. Many customers have a team of experts to consult with, including an occupational therapist and/or an assistive technology specialist. If you have such a team, get specific advice from them.
Our staff at Anderson Home Health Supplies is also highly trained, and very familiar with available options. When you are ready to shop or just have questions, we hope you’ll visit our store in Tampa, FL. We welcome customers from Brandon, Dunedin, and Oldsmar. Here’s a brief buying guide to our inventory of manual wheelchairs!
Manual Wheelchair Considerations
When shopping for a wheelchair, here’s the first critical factor impacting your choice: Will the chair occupant self-propel, or will a caregiver be pushing the wheelchair? Consider also whether you need the chair to collapse easily, for example, to carry it in a car. Other factors include the size of the occupant, whether they’ll be using it indoors or outdoors, and whether they will need to transport anything with it, such as oxygen or personal items.
Rent or Buy?
Someone who needs a wheelchair temporarily to recover from an illness or surgery may be better off renting. Renting is also a good way to try out a device to help you narrow down what you’re looking for. We suggest you do the math, and figure out how many days/weeks/months of the rental fee it would take to hit the purchase price.
Invacare® Models
Invacare® manufactures and markets wheelchairs for sports, recreation, and everyday use, including some of the best-selling wheelchairs in the industry. Check out their Top End® brand for recreation, fitness, and competition wheelchairs.
Drive Medical® Models
Drive Medical® sells both transport chairs and wheelchairs. Transport chairs have four small wheels instead of two large and two small, so they’re designed for easy terrain and to be pushed by a caregiver. They’re very portable.
NOVA® Models
NOVA® has transport chairs and wheelchairs. Check that the weight capacity and seat width correspond to the size of the user. They come in steel, lightweight, and reclining models, with widths ranging from 16-24 inches.