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Blue Chip Medical Products/Wheelchair Back

Amara

  • designed to improve comfort and support of existing wheelchair back by eliminating hammock effect; provides patient positioning to maintain spinal and shoulder alignment and pressure relief to prevent skin breakdown
  • comes with either fixed or adjustable lumbar support; designed for easy installation
  • available in Dual-Zone design, which combines support of Medflex foam with therapeutic pressure relieving qualities of Viscotec foam

Call 800/795-6115. Web site: www.bluechipmedical.com

IMC-Heartway/Heavy-Duty Power Wheelchair

Vital (P16)

  • 500-pound weight capacity
  • 25-inch maximum seat width; 4-pole, high-power motors
  • accommodates rehab seat and tilt n'space

Call 866/464-9779
Web site: www.imc-heartway.com

Bruno/Stairlift

Electra-Ride Elite

  • uses two 12-volt batteries that are continuously powered through a battery charger that plugs into any household outlet; honeycomb rail design for improved stability
  • vertical straight rail installs to within 6 inches from the wall; sensors detect any obstacles on the stairs; visual coded diagnostics to analyze unit's operation status
  • offset swivel seat for safe entry and exit; adjustable seat height, footrest and armrest; 400-pound weight capacity

Call 262/567-4990. Web site: www.bruno.com

Invacare/Custom Manual Wheelchair

Top End Crossfire All Terrain

  • especially for users that like to hike, fish, camp, hunt, kayak, garden or go to the beach
  • aluminum construction; 25 × 2.75-inch knobby wheels; 8 × 2-inch front casters for extra traction
  • engineered with “mega” ground clearance and forward and side-to-side stability for tough terrain

Call 800/333-6900
Web site: www.invacare.com

Sunrise Medical/Wheelchair Backs

Jay J3

  • new wheelchair back portfolio consisting of several shapes, sizes and options
  • ships standard with adjustable attaching hardware; engineered to mount on crowded back posts of any tube size
  • spine-align posture conforming system for postural support, pressure distribution, function and comfort

Call 800/333-4000
Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com

Graham-Field Health Products/Folding Walker

Lumex UpRise Onyx

  • all-in-one folding walker and rising aid; single-release folding mechanism to help users with limited hand dexterity
  • doubles as portable toilet safety frame
  • made of lightweight aluminum tubing; contoured, plastic grips

Call 800/347-5678
Web site: www.grahamfield.com

Roll-A-Bout/Crutch Substitute

SW-500

  • for patients 4'9" to 6'4" tall; 500-pound weight capacity; adjusts without tools from left- to right-leg injuries
  • steerable; lightweight; wire basket and optional cup holder
  • dual brakes; two-piece knee and ankle cushions

Call 888/736-6151
Web site: www.roll-a-bout.com

Drive Medical/Scooter

Phoenix 3

  • for indoor and outdoor use
  • removable color panels; height-adjustable seat with flip-back, adjustable-width arms
  • 32.3-inch turning radius; 4-mph top speed; 15-mile cruising range

Call 877/224-0946
Web site: www.drivemedical.com.

21st Century Scientific/Power Wheelchair

Bounder Plus H-Frame

  • combination gas shock and coil spring design; independent swing arms with more than 2 inches of shock-absorbing vertical movement on each drive wheel
  • power seating options include power seat elevator with 13 inches of elevation, power standing, power recline, power tilt and dual independent power elevating leg rests
  • H-style base frame uses 2.5-inch by 1.5-inch by 0.125-inch wall steel and is TIG welded; 11.6 mph top speed; drive tires available in smooth or knobby tread; programmable UE1G electronics provide six drive choices and battery condition meter

Call 800/448-3680. Web site: www.wheelchairs.com

Hoveround/Power Wheelchair

MPV 5

  • narrow design and rounded front to let user turn corners and navigate in small spaces like hallways and bathrooms
  • two large direct drive motors for outdoor use
  • can be disassembled for transport

Call 800/771-6565
Web site: www.hoveround.com

Shoprider Mobility Products/Power Wheelchair

6Runner 14-inch

  • 14-inch wheel
  • six points of contact with the ground
  • 450-pound weight capacity

Call 800/743-0772
Web site: www.shoprider.com

The Roho Group/Wheelchair Seat Cushion

AirLITE

  • combines sealed air support pad and contoured foam; pre-set support pad has no need of adjustment
  • weighs two pounds; comes with removable, breathable, fluid-resistant cover with non-skid bottom
  • variety of sizes from 15×15 inches through 20×18 inches

Call 800/851-3449. Web site: www.therohogroup.com

Colours Wheelchair/Suspension Wheelchair

Shockblade

  • four-wheel independent suspension
  • lightweight frame
  • compact design to make it easier to put in car

Call 800/892-8998
Web site: www.colourswheelchair.com

The Comfort Company/Cushion

The Adjuster

  • adjustable air cushion designed to be stable and maintenance-free
  • hundreds of air-filled cells used to create seating surface
  • five fully adjustable compartments for severe left or right asymmetries; rear middle compartment allows user to immerse into cushion to prevent sliding forward

Call 800/564-9248. Web site: www.comfortcompany.com

Harmar Access/Platform Lift

Vertical Platform Lifts

  • 28-, 52- and 72-inch lifting heights available
  • 750-pound lifting capacity; reversible/universal design; AC motor and no belts
  • 34 × 54-inch non-skid platform; 36-inch high solid platform walls; bottom platform safety panel

Call 800/833-0478
Web site: www.harmar.com

TiLite/Folding Wheelchair

Aero X

  • compact, folding aluminum wheelchair; fully adjustable
  • cross tube design with one-piece side frames; snap-in seat saddle
  • weighs 16 pounds

Call 800-545-2266
Web site: www.tilite.com

Dana Douglas/Rollator

NeXus III

  • ultra-compact folding system; folds from side to side, like a wheelchair
  • lightweight
  • cable-free braking system; solid seat structure; cushioned seat; padded two-position back strap

Call 800/267-3552
Web site: www.danadouglas.com

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