Tag Archives: wheelchairs

Obtaining funding for a wheelchair can be a confusing path; however, the US offers a variety of funding programs. Getting an expensive power wheelchair may be tricky but we will explore a few avenues throughout as well as provide necessary information. Before purchasing a wheelchair, talk with your doctor to help you decide what type […]

It is important that when purchasing a wheelchair the purpose for its need is satisfied. Many will look at the price when purchasing a wheelchair to save money but in the long run, the cost is greater when choosing price over quality. A quality wheelchair will cost more and in return will offer greater benefits. […]

There are many good power wheelchairs. The quality of a motorized wheelchair correlates to the chair’s features. Features typically depend on the needs of the wheelchair user. However, Karman Healthcare offers the widest selection of Power Wheelchairs. When choosing the ultimate mobility product, adding power significantly enhances freedom by having our latest technology being incorporated […]

Wheelchairs are built with the highest technology possible to help facilitate the lives of people with the incapacity to walk. Due to the high level of technology, resources, and building capacity prices are set higher than manual wheelchairs. Many people do not understand the processes of how a wheelchair is built and what the testing […]

A person’s preference between a manual or electric wheelchair typically depends on a person’s physical and financial situation. Both have its pros and cons, depending on the individual’s physical condition and the product features. It is one of the most common questions asked when choosing a wheelchair. At the end of the day, people want […]

For quite some time special needs strollers were not considered pediatric wheelchairs until now. They are considered pediatric wheelchairs because they provide support that commercial strollers cannot. Strollers do differ from traditional pediatric wheelchairs in how they collapse and the type of support they provide, and the way in which they adjust to growth. This […]

People in wheelchairs can drive cars by making different modifications to their car, or they drive vehicles specifically designed for wheelchair users. There are hand controls and special cars that allow them to drive using a joystick essentially. Relying on help can be dreadful when it comes to driving a car because it is such […]

There are different types of pediatric wheelchairs which includes small child wheelchairs, growing chairs for children and juniors, lightweight or sporting wheelchairs, standard wheelchairs, specialty chairs, powered kids wheelchairs, and strollers. Pediatric wheelchairs are typically customizable in size and colors. Not only can parents find the best-fitted chair for their child, but it gives children […]

  Getting a chair at an airport is extremely easy but not guaranteed to be available at the exact moment of need for last minute request. To ensure a wheelchair is available at the moment of need, one must contact the airline so that they can plan out your request for the day of your […]

Electric wheelchairs do not need gasoline as they do not run on a gas powered motor. Electric wheelchairs are powered by an electric motor with a rechargeable battery. Many power wheelchairs come with a special charger to recharge the battery which usually takes from 8-10 hours to fully charge. The duration of the battery life […]