wheelchairs

sometimes this ALS causes some ridiculous moments and I can only laugh. Yesterday I was trying to enter a building on the hospital campus and the door was too heavy. I only got it open a few inches and I tried to squeeze through. Well it wasn't enough and it closed on me trapping me halfway...

It has been awhile since I last posted about my wheelchairs. The threads where I posted are closed, so I am starting this one to share my experiences so far. My primary wheelchair, the Permobil C500s VS, is still in the shop. NuMotion has confirmed it needs new motor, gearbox, brakes, and...

They don't seem to mix. My hubby has trouble fitting his PWC under most standard height tables (30"). He has a Permobil F3 with the elevate function, which seems to make the seat/arm height higher. Even if I lift the arms and bring them back behind him (which he doesn't like - since then he...

We have been back from our spring trip to Yellowstone for a few weeks and I am finally getting around to writing a trip report to share with you some of the adventures we had. I will break this story up into several posts in this thread. There is simply too much to report to put it all into...

Had clinic on Wednesday and was given another prescription for a PWC. They wrote a script last time, but I didn't follow through. I have an older worn PWC that was given to me, so I let the script lapse. The clinic has their own DME. But after he told me he only has Quantum wheelchairs, I...

Hello My name is Jasmine and I am 28 years old and from Los Angeles. My dad Gary was diagnosed on 12/12/12 and I took care of him until he died of respiratory failure in January of this year. I would constantly look at posts on these forums but I was too afraid to make an account and I'm not...

Hello My name is Jasmine and I am 28 years old and from Los Angeles. My dad Gary was diagnosed on 12/12/12 and I took care of him until he died of respiratory failure in January of this year. I would constantly look at posts on these forums but I was too afraid to make an account and I'm not...

Brand New Never used Quickie Iris high back tilt wheelchair for adult... Elctric Blue color with 20 inch wide frame, has ROHO shape fitting Dry Floatations air adjustable seat, will fit tall person LOADED! Too much to list pictures show it all.. Have manual's. $2,500 us dollars shipping not...

condition: like new make / manufacturer: 2016 Permobil model name / number: F3 Corpus This Permobil F3 Corpus Power Wheelchair was purchased April 20, 2016 and is in Like New Condition..it has been used for only 6 Miles! This F3 Corpus Power Chair features a 17 inch wide x 17, 18 or 19 inch deep...

Need advise on PWC models that have forward tilt. I am able to walk short distances with a walker, but can not get from a seated position to standing without assistance. Some chairs go to full walking position, but am looking for something in between, that will get me part of the way up.