Wheelchair VS Transport Wheelchair

Now, here are many kinds of wheelchair to meet different people’s needs. And each functional wheelchair has its own name. For first-time users of wheelchair, even they know wheelchairs’ name, but sometimes it is difficult for them to distinguish like wheelchair and transport wheelchair. So there are some people pose the question “Are there difference between wheelchair and transport wheelchair?”. Next, I will give you some information to help you to distinguish wheelchair and transport wheelchair choose suitable wheelchair.

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No matter any kinds of wheelchair, it must be designed to help mobility limited people to regain mobility freedom. And here are some difference between them.

Wheelchair:firstly, wheelchair is with big rear wheels, so that users can operate it themself by pushing wheels by hands. Secondly, rear handles are not exclusive of transport wheelchair. Wheelchair often has rear handles too, which make care giver can push wheelchair.

Transport wheelchair: Transport wheelchair often comes with four small wheels. And also has handles at it back to make it can be pushed by other people like care giver. That means users can not operate wheelchair by themself.

For the difference between wheelchair and transport wheelchair, here comes different usage in daily life.

Wheelchair: The only difference between common wheelchair and transport wheelchair is common wheelchair comes with two big wheels, which ensure it can be push by users. So, if the users have ability of operating wheelchair themself, common wheelchair will be a better choice for users.

Transport wheelchair: For there is big wheel that can be pushed, users need be cared totally. So it is suitable badly injured people and isn’t suitable for uneven road. Therefore, transport wheelchair is commonly found in hospital.

Above are the difference between wheelchair and transport wheelchair. Considering the difference when you need purchase wheelchair. If you have any other questions about wheelchairs, please contact our professional staff by email or telephone below for helping or construction.

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