The most common type of wheelchair used in hospitals is the manual or standard wheelchair. People with considerable upper body strength (arms, shoulders, back and trunk) prefer to use a standard wheelchair propelled by arm strength, or what is called a manual wheelchair. Standard wheelchairs are most often propelled by the user himself, but can also be pushed by a companion. Standard wheelchairs are distinguished by the two large wheels in back and two small 'caster' wheels in front. Standard wheelchair can be lightweight and heavy duty wheelchairs and can be propelled by the person in the manual wheelchair by means of hand rims attached to the two larger rear wheels.

Product Description

• Tubular framework of standard wheelchair is made of
  • Iron
  • Steel
  • ERW Steel
  • Galvanized Steel
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Aluminum
  
  
  
• The metallic frame is painted or powder coated which are of various types like
  • Epoxy Coating
  • Nylon Coating
  • Polyester Coating
  
  
  
• The frame comes in various colors preferably black or neon
  
  
• The seat and back are made of various materials ranging from cloth to new synthetic fabrics to leather. Some are available with padded upholstery.
  
  
• There are four types of armrests on this manual wheelchair: Fixed or Permanent, Adjustable, Removable, and Flip-Back. Some armrests are a combination of types, such as Adjustable Removable armrests. The armrest are padded. There can be full length or desk length armrests.
  
  
• Footrests and leg rests to support manual wheelchair user's legs are either fixed or removable. Leg rests elevate and therefore include a Calf Pad. This enables a standard wheelchair user to raise or lower their legs and lock the leg rests in a desired elevation. Footrests provide leg support in a seated position and do not elevate. Both are available in swing away. These may be tucked out of the way from their position directly in front of the manual wheelchair. This allows for unobstructed access to and from the wheelchair seat.
  
  
• Wheel locks or brakes are available in several different designs, and can be mounted at various heights to maximize convenience to the user.

The standard heavy weight standard wheelchairs having the institutional looking metallic finish require a considerable amount of energy to propel, thus making them less practical than a lightweight standard wheelchair for everyday use for most people in today's hospitals.