Customize your Ride with the Right Wheelchair Accessory!
- What's your favorite wheelchair accessory? Manufacturers provide a host of wheelchair accessories to make the wheelchairs more comfortable and easy to use. Many accessories are designed keeping in mind the day to day needs of wheelchair users. However there are many retailers who offer wheelchair accessories designed for specific needs. For instance, some retailers focus on accessories for sporting or lightweight wheelchairs. Most accessories are designed specifically for manual wheel chairs but can be used on electric wheelchairs also.
- The most common accessory is the carry bag. Most manufacturers have bags in the range of $25 to $40. In choosing a carry bag be sure that it is made of a sturdy material which would take the weight of goods you want to carry and make sure it is waterproof as well. At the same time it should conform to your wheelchair design. There are many designs available. Some bags strap on to the back of the wheelchair, others can be carried around by putting them beneath the seat upholstery. If you or your wheelchair are very light, also consider the effect that your carry bag and it's contents may have on the center of gravity of your chair, especially when going uphill or on uneven terrain.
- Another important accessory is the seat cushion. If you are going to be seated on the wheelchair for a long time everyday, the problem of sores may trouble you. It could become quite uncomfortable. Furthermore sagging cushions encourage bad posture which could have an adverse effect on your spine over time. There are different kinds of cushions available today; foam cushions, gel cushions, air cushions and more. Try these different accessories and see what is most comfortable for you. You may even want to alternate every week or two to have a little variety which will be good for your body.
- The choice of the right seat accessory for your wheelchair depends on how much you are going to sit on the wheelchair each day and upon your weight. Foam cushions are usually the cheapest option and state of the art gel cushions could cost you up to $500. If you are overweight and make extensive use of your wheel chair then it would be better to go in for air or gel cushions as foam tends to lose it’s elasticity under pressure.
- The best place to shop for wheelchair accessories in on the Internet. You get a wide variety of products to choose from and can easily compare the prices.