Folding wheelchairs and standard wheelchairs have their own advantages and disadvantages. You will need to decide if you want a rigid or folding frame. A foldable wheelchair moves over rough surfaces easier compared to a rigid frame wheelchair because the foldable chair is more flexible and maintain better contact with the terrain and reduces accidents from sliding.

Foldable wheelchairs are available in lightweight and heavy duty options and they range in price from $1,000 to $5,000. If you are buying your first wheelchair, it will be important to try out both rigid frame and foldable wheelchairs to see which one will work better in your daily lifestyle.

Transporting a Folding Wheelchair

The main benefit of a foldable wheelchair, is that they are able to be folded and take up much less space when they are folded, which makes them easier to store and transport. They can easily fit into a small closet, a store room or even in the trunk of a vehicle if you ever have to transport the folding wheelchair.

It is very easy to fold and unfold for storage and no disassembly is required when folding this kind of chair. Rigid frame wheelchairs on the other hand require a big vehicle like a van to transport it from one location to another.

Folding vs Rigid Frame Wheelchairs

Due to the flexibility of a folding wheelchair, all 4 wheels maintain contact with the ground even if the ground is uneven or rough. On folding wheelchairs, the foot placement is adjustable, but on rigid frame wheelchairs, the foot placements are in a fixed position. Storing of folding wheelchair is fairly simple as it folds conveniently and can be stored away in your home without any hassles.

This comes in handy in homes that have limited storage space. These benefits of a folding wheelchair come in handy for those who depend on it the most. The great functionality and amazing design is the reason why so many users love using folding wheelchairs.
 

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