PEDIATRIC SEATING WHEELCHAIRS

MANUAL MOBILITY: manual wheelchairs for children are sized appropriate for them. Most are light weight and have the adjustability necessary to achieve proper seat to floor heights, wheel position, seat width, depth, and growth potential. Manual mobility chairs come in two configurations, Standard configuration, and Reverse configuration The standard configuration is where the rear wheels are larger, and are the push wheels. The reverse configuration is where the front wheel is the larger wheel and they are used for propulsion. The reverse configuration works well with very small children, or larger children with postural issues, where getting the push wheels forward allow for better contact.

For children under 21, the issue with mobility bases is GROWTH. Since most funding sources will only fund for equipment once every five (5) years, it is important to only provide quality products that are designed to allow for growth, and have parts available if and when needed. Many providers use overseas vendors, as they are cheaper to purchase; however getting parts can be difficult. We only supply products that have a good track records, from vendors who stand behind their equipment and stock parts. Most of the manufacturers of pediatric products offer growth kits, sometimes free for the first growth kit. Although these growth kits only address the change in size of the base, it certainly helps when you have a child that grows faster than anticipated. Sunrise Medical (QUICKIE), and Invacare (ACTION), are the two manual wheelchair companies we stock; we believe these two manufacturers are the leaders in seating and wheeled mobility.

In our assessments with therapists, and physicians, we try to predict the growth pattern and select equipment that can be adjusted within those hypothesized expectations. It is important for the consumer to find a supplier that they trust, one that can not only order the equipment, but fit, adjust, modify and follow up as needed.

ACTION COMET: The chair is designed to fit event the smallest children and grow right along with them, simply and inexpensively. A depth range of 7" to 13" is available on one frame. Or, choose the long frame for a growth range of 9" to 16". The chairs width can be changed just as easily, from 10" to 16" on either frame length. Even the crossmembers can be moved to accommodate almost any seating system. For smaller children, the chair may be set up in a reverse configuration, with the larger wheels in front, and then switched to the conventional configuration when the child is able to reach the rear wheels-all with no additional parts required. These innovations have helped the Comet introduce a new word to the world of pediatric chairs: simplicity. CAN BE SWITCHED FROM STANDARD TO REVERSE CONFIGURATION.

STANDARD CONFIGURATION:

ATION MVP, JR. Versatile, growable, and designed with performance in mind, the Invacare MVP(TM) jr. is the premier folding chair in the Custom Manual wheelchair line. With a refined sense of style and three rear frame options, it's easy to match your needs-responsiveness (curved frame), stability (square frame), or growth (extended frame). Backed by the quality and reliability that is built into every Invacare product, the MVP jr. gives you the durability and performance you need, setting the standard for every folding chair in the industry. Think MVP jr. when you want maximum versatility and performance with the convenience of a folder.

QUICKIE GS: The Zippie® GS was designed to easily 'grow' without the need for new parts. So as a child grows, the Zippie GS grows with them. The Zippie GS provides a wide range of width, seat depth and other key positioning adjustments. Reversible wheel configuration, an all new universal axle plate and unique side frames add even more flexibility and stability.