How To Choose The Right Wheelchair in Kenya That Suits Your Needs For The Right Price
At a glance:
- When shopping for a wheelchair in Kenya, how do you choose the right wheelchair that suits your needs for the right price? Not to worry, we’ll walk you through it
- Whether you’re looking for a standard wheelchair or electric wheelchair, we cover everything you need to know to get a good wheelchair in Kenya
Whenever you think of a wheelchair, you probably think of someone pushing a disabled person in the street, right?
Not quite…
This article is short, but it will help change your mind for the better – and help you choose the best wheelchair in Kenya to suit your needs. Whether your budget is high or low, there’s a good wheelchair you can get right here in Kenya – and we probably have it.
If you’re looking for your own wheelchair in Kenya, or for a loved one, this article is for you. If you’re looking to equip a hospital or healthcare facility, again we’ve got the right wheelchairs for you.
One more thing – the wheelchairs shown here are not exhaustive, but a simple guide to help you get the right wheelchair available in Kenya.
What Is A Wheelchair?
The dictionary describes a wheelchair quite literally: “A wheelchair is a chair fitted with wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk as a result of illness, injury, or disability”.
A wheelchair comes with specialized sitting adaptations for your comfort, safety, as well as a means to propel it – whether it’s a manual wheelchair or a motorized wheelchair.
What Is Wheelchair Used For?
A wheelchair is designed for use by a person with mobility disability both indoors and outdoors. As the definition suggests, you need a wheelchair if your motion is limited. Here are a few common reason why you might need a wheelchair.
I can’t wait to see more reasons in the comments why you might be looking for a wheelchair! 🙂
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Neurological diseases, such as ALS, multiple schlerosis, polio, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, etc
- Arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amputations
- Diabetes
- Spinal conditions, such as spinal injuries or spinal bifida
- Traumatic brain injury
- Old age
- Accidents or orthopedic diseases
1: Manual Wheelchairs (Standard Wheelchairs)
A manual wheelchair is a mobility chair designed to be propelled manually, either by the user or by a caregiver. It usually has large rear wheels and smaller front wheels.
Our manual wheelchairs are ideal for use in hospitals, workplaces, ports evacuation and general public place mobility assistance.
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Manual wheelchairs are usually easy to maintain, lightweight and least expensive to buy.No wonder they are the most popular wheelchairs for most people in Kenya!
Here’s an example of a standard wheelchair we stock that has to be pushed by a care-giver. This wheelchair is popular with hospitals, clinics, nursing care homes and even individuals.
Here’s another manual wheelchair that can either be self-propelled or pushed by a care-giver:
Parts Of A Manual Wheelchair
Here’s a picture of different parts of a manual wheelchair:
Manual Wheelchair Diagram
2: Electric Wheelchairs (Automatic Wheelchairs)
Automatic wheelchairs are also called motorized wheelchairs or powered wheelchairs. As the name suggests, an electric wheelchair is a wheelchair that is propelled by means of an electric motor rather than manual power.
An automatic wheelchair is ideal if you
- Need to stay in the wheelchair throughout the day
- Have limited mobility in your hands
- You need help propelling the wheelchair yourself
Motorized wheelchairs are flexible enough to be adapted for various needs, with specialized controls and switches, and an amazingly abundant selection of positioning and body alignment options. Some electric wheelchairs can be driven on rough terrain or even climb stairs!
Electric wheelchairs need strong frames, and are powered by a battery, and are usually quite heavy. They can also get quite expensive.
They are usually controlled by a joystick.
Check out our popular Wisking 1015 Electric Wheelchair designed for user safety, comfort, independence and mobility.
Wisking 1015 Electric Wheelchair
3: Indoor Or Outdoor Use
Both manual and electric wheelchairs can also be classified by how you intend to use them:
- Indoor wheelchair – an indoor chair can only be used in completely flat surfaces, limiting it to indoor use
- Outdoor wheelchair – an outdoor chair can be used on mildly rougher terrain
- Indoor-Outdoor wheelchair – as the name suggest, these can be used both indoors and outdoors
As we’ve noted above, wheelchairs especially electric wheelchairs can be adapted for all types of terrain. Some can even climb stairs.
Both our manual and electric wheelchairs are designed for both indoor or outdoor use, and can handle mobility in mildly rough terrain.
What Type Of Wheelchair Do I Need?
The type of wheelchair you need will depend on 2 things: your budget and why you need the wheelchair.
The regular manual wheelchair is ideal for people who retain upper body strength and can propel themselves.
Electric wheelchairs are better suited for riders with injury, disability, or illness challenges that prevent them from self-propulsion.
Of course, an electric wheelchair is more expensive to buy and maintain than a manual wheelchair.
Wheelchair Prices In Kenya – Where To Buy Wheelchairs In Kenya
We stock several kinds of wheelchairs, and can quickly avail or source specialized wheelchairs on request.
Our wheelchairs vary in price depending on the type of wheelchair. Contact us for a free consultation on the best wheelchair for your needs:
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To Conclude,
Whenever you need a wheelchair, talk to us first for consultation and advice, no matter what your needs are. We probably have the right wheelchair for you.
Whether you’re an individual or you’re equipping a healthcare facility, we have what you need.
Which conditions warrant the use a wheelchair? Why do you need one? I can’t wait to see your comments below.