Complex Rehab wheelchairs are individually configured to meet the specific needs of people with permanent disabilities and are vital to a SMALL but CRITICAL segment of wheelchair users who rely on these specialized wheelchairs for their health and independence. Below we take a look at the differences between the various options.
COMPLEX MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
Intended for long-term use
High adjustability
Provides positioning
Accommodates orthopedic tissues
Provides pressure management
STANDARD MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
Intended for short-term use
Minimal to zero adjustability
NO positioning
NO orthopedic accommodations
Provides NO pressure management
COMPLEX POWER WHEELCHAIRS
Intended for permanent/progressive diagnoses
Advanced electronics and controls
Provides positioning
Accommodates orthopedic issues
Provides pressure management
Offers ventilator accommodation
STANDARD POWER WHEELCHAIRS
Intended for ambulatory limitations
Basic joystick drive only
No positioning
No orthopedic accommodations
Provides NO pressure management
NO ventilator accommodation
Information Courtesy of NCART.us