Hello.
I'm new to the forum and am looking for some guidance with wheelchairs.
I have MS, and have no use of my legs and have leg contractures. I use my arms to transfer and have minimal core balance and overall weakness often.
Because I can still use my arms I want to stick with a manual chair as long as possible and have been using an old Drive chair that was given to me years ago and am way overdue get the right chair.
i rely heavily on the arm rests for balance and leverage, overall sturdiness for the hard/push backs during transfers, do not have the leg rests on as I need the clearance to transfer and I have a very old slick surface seat cushion because it allows me to slide on and off the chair at the low height I can clear (most of the time).
I did get a KiMobility catalyst chair through a seating clinic 5+ years ago, but only use it minimally just outside the house when my husband lifts me on, as many features do not work for me for transfers. It is comfortable but for example the seat back is remove able and the wheels are pneumonic that adds maintenance.
i recently went to another seating clinic to hopefully get the right chair, and want to ensure I get a chair I can use. My first choice is a TiLite, but open to others. Looking at the order forms and website I'm not clear of all the components and although the value of the seating clinic feedback is good, I am a little skeptical they work with specific manufacturers some, so I want to be active with getting the right one for me this time.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I'm new to the forum and am looking for some guidance with wheelchairs.
I have MS, and have no use of my legs and have leg contractures. I use my arms to transfer and have minimal core balance and overall weakness often.
Because I can still use my arms I want to stick with a manual chair as long as possible and have been using an old Drive chair that was given to me years ago and am way overdue get the right chair.
i rely heavily on the arm rests for balance and leverage, overall sturdiness for the hard/push backs during transfers, do not have the leg rests on as I need the clearance to transfer and I have a very old slick surface seat cushion because it allows me to slide on and off the chair at the low height I can clear (most of the time).
I did get a KiMobility catalyst chair through a seating clinic 5+ years ago, but only use it minimally just outside the house when my husband lifts me on, as many features do not work for me for transfers. It is comfortable but for example the seat back is remove able and the wheels are pneumonic that adds maintenance.
i recently went to another seating clinic to hopefully get the right chair, and want to ensure I get a chair I can use. My first choice is a TiLite, but open to others. Looking at the order forms and website I'm not clear of all the components and although the value of the seating clinic feedback is good, I am a little skeptical they work with specific manufacturers some, so I want to be active with getting the right one for me this time.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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