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I never realized that there are so many different types of wheelchairs. Standard, reclining, bariatric, and transport wheelchairs are all available. What kind of wheelchair will work the best for you?

Standard wheelchairs seem to work the best for folks with a temporary mobility issue—a sprained ankle or recent surgery. These conditions should not last for months or years and just require a little extra assistance. These wheelchairs offer the standard features you’d expect to find in any wheelchair.

Bariatric wheelchairs are designed to accommodate large folks with wider seats, heavier duty construction, and reinforce wheels and/or axles. Bariatric wheelchairs are extremely well built and strong.

Reclining and transport wheelchairs are available for folks who are looking at long term or permanent wheelchair confinement. The ability to recline a wheelchair makes it much more comfortable for its user as they are not committed to the same position all day. A transport wheelchair is lightweight and folds easily for simple transport. Available carry handles make it easy for a caregiver to move the folded wheelchair from place to place.

With a weight under thirty two pounds (excluding front riggings), the 20″ Aluminum Viper Plus GT Wheelchair is easier to transport than a standard wheelchair. The Aluminum Viper Plus GT Wheelchair is also extremely versitile, offering back height adjustments for 17-19 inches in one inch increments, and an adjustable angle back from five to twenty degrees.

The seat of the Aluminum Viper Plus GT Wheelchair is durable. Constructed of heavy gauge, flame resistant upholstery, the seat offers velcro modesty flaps and resists mildew and bacteria. The 24 inch composite Mag-style wheels are also lightweight and durable.

With padded arms standard, it is obvious that the Aluminum Viper Plus GT Wheelchair has comfort in mind. It is always a bonus when form meets function and that is the case with this wheelchair. You get quality construction in a wheel chair that is attractive and well appointed. Consider the Aluminum Viper Plus GT Wheelchair for you wheelchair needs.

The doctors have finally scheduled my dad’s knee replacement surgery. In two weeks, he will have his operation, and my mom is coordinating with his doctor and home health care representative to see what he will need during his recovery. We know that he will need a wheelchair. Due to his height (over 6 feet) and his weight (over 240) we are looking at the 20″ Silver Sport Full Reclining Wheelchair.

With a frame constructed from carbon steel in a silver vein finish for superior appearance and maintenance, the Silver Sport is loaded with great features. A new state-of-the-art hydraulic reclining mechanism allows for infinite adjustments up to 180°. The Silver Sport Full Reclining Wheelchair Arms has durable, lightweight nylon upholstery and padded armrests to provide added patient comfort. The composite Mag-style wheels are lightweight and maintenance free and are set back on the frame to prevent tipping. The Silver Sport comes standard with swing-away elevating leg rests which will be a necessity for my dad and are a costly add-on on other wheelchair models.

Other great features include precision sealed wheel bearings in front and rear to ensure long lasting performance and reliability, plastic footplates which are attractive, crack-proof and lightweight, and a headrest extension with cushioned head immobilizer standard. With the help the Silver Sport Full Reclining Wheelchair, we hope to have my dad on the road to recovery as comfortably as possible.