What is an Orthopedic Wheelchair?

Orthopedic wheelchair Orthopedic is a branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures. Most orthopedic conditions are painful and if not treated properly, they can cause other health problems.

For wheelchair prescription it is important to consult a doctor/surgeon to prescribe the best type according to your need. For example:

A doctor recommends sometimes orthopedic wheelchair usage after surgery or if the person has some type of back condition and needs the assistance of a device.

Symptoms of Orthopedic conditions

• Joint pain
• Stiffness
• Weakness
• Muscle pain
• Numbness
• Swelling
• Restricted range of motion

What is an Orthopedic wheelchair?

It is a basic wheelchair but it has a padded leg rest. It is designed  to provide stability and to correct health problems associated with the body’s skeleton. 

 Product Features:

• Chrome plated steel wheelchair
• Detachable armrest
• Detachable elevating legrest
• 8” PVC front castor
• 24” solid spoke wheel
• Wheelchair width 65cm
• Folding width 28cm
• Seat width 44cm
• Seat height 50cm
• Wheelchair height 89cm
• Wheelchair length 103cm
• Seat depth 40cm
• Back height 40cm
• Weight capacity 100kg
• Wheelchair weight 18.43kg

Orthopedic wheelchair is ideal for use at:

• Home
• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Elderly homes

Where to buy an Orthopedic wheelchair?

If you are or have a loved one a victim of old age, an accident or some form of trauma that has affected  movement then having the right wheelchair can really make life easier. Equimed Supplies has a wide variety of wheelchairs depending on one’s need.