Power Wheelchair
Power chairs provide mobility to a wide variety of patient
groups. From individuals with temporary injuries to those with
long-term and life-long disabilities, such as ALS, muscular dystrophy
and MS, benefit from using power wheelchairs.
The industry is in the midst of upheaval because of funding cuts
and legislative regulation. The major, recent hits to power mobility
have come with the ongoing tribulation of competitive bidding, as well
as the recently passed healthcare reform legislation: the elimination of
the first-month purchase option; the manufacturer’s excise tax; the rebid
of Round One of competitive bidding, and the expansion of Round
Two competitive bidding program, which covers standard power
mobility (complex rehab fortunately was carved out of the program).
Despite these changes in the business environment, the potential
power chair client base is a demographic whose numbers are growing
at an exceptional rate. Statistically, baby boomers, which constitute
27 percent of the U.S. population, are turning 62 at a rate of
365 people per hour. Their increasing numbers make the standard
power mobility market a very viable segment industry
KD Smart Chair
Special Edition
Portable power chair ships ready-to-roll
The Special Edition (SE) folding power wheelchair is made of a durable, lightweight aluminum alloy that supports passengers weight of up to 330 lbs. The portable SE Chair folds and unfolds with a push of a button and weighs 59 pounds, which makes it convenient for transport, travel and storage. The SE model also includes a 12 inch rear wheel system for better performance on all surfaces. This FDA-approved power chair ships directly from Florida fully assembled, and once charged is ready to go.
Golden Technologies
GP162 Envy
Golden Technologies intros next-gen LiteRider
Golden Technologies is rolling out the GP162 Envy, the next generation in its LiteRider series. Placing a premium on comfort features that will help retailers drive cash sales, the Envy offers a larger foot plate and redesigned style with a decorative color shroud. Colors include Cherry Red and Paradise Blue, along with limited edition vibrant colors including Envy Green, Solar Flare Orange, Sunburst Yellow and Satin Silver. The chair has a turning radius of 28.5 in., and features two 22 amp-hour batteries for an operating range of up to 15.5 miles.
Quantum Rehab
4Front
New levels of comfort and performance in a power chair
The 4Front by Quantum Rehab sets new levels of comfort and performance in front-wheel-drive power chair technology. Featuring automotive-grade suspension, the 4Front delivers among the smoothest rides, dampening bumps and jarring on rough terrain for increased user comfort. Advanced drive tracking provides predictable handling indoors and out. Group-34 batteries allow up to a 16-mile range, and safe seat elevation provides up to 12” of lift while driving at 3.2 mph.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
Titan AXS Mid Wheel Drive Powerchair
Turn on a dime in mid-wheel powerchair
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has announced the addition of the Titan AXS Mid-Wheel Drive Powerchair to its Power Mobility Product Line. The mid-wheel design allows the user to turn on a dime while the unique frame design keeps all six wheels on the ground at all times to provide stability and maneuverability. Equipped with the latest technology, the Titan AXS combines true U1 batters with Bluetooth in a programmable controller for easy troubleshooting and service.
Merits Health Products, Inc.
P323-3MPSS Vector Multi-function Rehab Power Wheelchair
Rehab Power Wheelchair Offers Adjustable Center of Gravity
Merits P323-3MPSS Vector Multi-function Rehab Power Wheelchair
has a center
of gravity that
changes based on
the sliding seat, a mechanical
shear reduction device for injury
prevention and armrests
that adjust automatically
when reclined. The
wheelchair’s dual in-line
motor helps enhance
efficiency, torque, range
and performance. A seat
elevator and power footplate, power elevating leg rests
and a PG R-NET multi-functional controller are optional.
Maximum speed of the P323-3MPSS Vector is 5 mph and
the unit has a range of 24 miles. Weight capacity is 300
pounds.
Pride Mobility Products
Go-Chair
Pride Launches New Chair for Retail Mobility Market
Pride Mobility Products’ all-new Go-Chair has been
designed to meet the needs of the retail mobility
market. Showroom-ready, the compact, portable
Go-Chair has an MSRP of $1,909. With contemporary
styling, the Go-Chair is available in
six colors, a 300 lb. weight capacity, 18 Ah
batteries, and a top speed of 3.7 mph. As a
portable power chair, the Go-Chair features
Pride’s “Feather Touch” disassembly, and easily
fits in most vehicles. Based on consumer input,
dual under-seat enclosed compartments
provide storage of personal items.
Zoomability Inc.
Zoomability
Power Mobility for Individuals with Active Lifestyles
The Zoom Uphill from
Zoomability is a battery-powered,
all-terrain mobility
device capable of handling
the outdoors and its variety
of obstacles and types of
terrain, including city streets
and sidewalks. It can handle
hills, rocky and uneven ground,
sand, snow and ice; all due to
its patented design with a hub
motor located at each wheel
that allows all four tires to move
independently and maintain contact with uneven surfaces.
TrackMaster
TrackMaster MK-1X
Power Chair Traverses Indoor and Outdoor Terrains
An all-terrain power
chair that can be used
indoors, outdoors
in snow, sand and
rougher terrains, and
on public transportation,
the TrackMaster MK-1X model features
the same body as
the MK-1 with slightly
larger tracks that help dig into soft ground. Both models help the user to
traverse Irregular surfaces, curbs, hills, sand, snow, dirt, grass and mud, as
well as supermarkets, city sidewalks and the mall.
Pride Mobility Products
Jazzy Air
Retail Power Chair Adds Elevation to Boost Users' Social Experience
The Jazzy Air breaks the retail power
chair mold by featuring patent-pending
technology that provides 10” of seat
elevation, at driving speeds up to 3.5
MPH. With power base stabilization for
enhanced safety, the Jazzy Air elevates
environmental access and social interaction
at the equivalent of standing
height, to improve social experience.
The Jazzy Air has a non-elevated top
speed of 4.1 mph, Active-Trac suspension,
integrated LED lighting and ultracomfort
seating, all in a compact 19”
turning radius.
Pride Mobility Products
Jazzy Air
The Jazzy Air features 10 in. of seat elevation while driving to provide enhanced environmental access and social interaction. A one-touch “Air” button, allows driving up to 3.5 mph fully elevated, with added stability technology. The scooter also features a top speed of 4.1 mph, Active-Trac suspension, integrated LED lighting and ultra-comfort seating.