Product Description

Kawamura Basic Travel Wheelchair (16″ wheel; 45cm seat width) BM16-45S

Kawamura is one of the top 3 premium quality wheelchair brands in Japan. This is a travel lightweight wheelchair that is suitable for daily use of patients to and for hospitals or those with mobility issues. This wheelchair has a 8 degree backrest which gives comfort to a patient. It also has a cushion at the armrest as a support for the patient when getting up. With a flip up footrest, it is easy for the patient to get up from the wheelchair. The footrest is adjustable as well. This wheelchair can be easily fitted into the boot of the car. For safety a seatbelt is provided.

Usability is important for assistive products for people with disabilities who use them as everyday items. It is necessary to accurately reflect market needs for product planning. At Kawamura Cycle, we have established a developmental system for producing better products by repeating speedy sample production and monitoring. Kawamura therefore has high value added products by adopting new technologies while ensuring safety is not compromised.

Product Specification of Kawamura Basic Travel Wheelchair

• Max User Weight: 100 kg (220 lbs)
• Unit Nett Weight: 12kg
• Seat Width: 45cm x 40cm
• Front Wheel: 6″ PU (durability over 300,000km) polyurethane solid airless tyres
• Back Wheel: 16” PU (durability over 300,000km) polyurethane solid airless tyres
• Material: High-quality aluminum AL7003 (Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy frame)
• Other Features: back storage pocket attached to backrest, half foldable backrest enables easy storage, arched footrests with calf strap, flip-up footplates, attendant brakes

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5 Questions to ask before buying a wheelchair

1. Firstly, Is the user’s body weight more than 100kg?
2. Secondly, Is the patient able to maintain body balance while sitting still? (eg. stroke, paralysis, parkinson, etc)?
3. Thirdly, Do you have difficulty transferring the user into & out of the bed or car?
4. Fourthly, Are you using it for travel purpose?
5. Lastly, Are you going to self-propel for a long distance?

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