Wheel Chair 809 Mashreq Asia

Wheel Chair 809 Mashreq Asia

Standard manual wheelchair from Mashreq Asia — folding frame, removable footrests.

Mashreq Asia's 809 wheelchair is a standard manual folding wheelchair — steel frame, padded vinyl seat (typically 18 inches wide), large rear wheels with hand rims for self-propulsion, smaller front castors, removable swing-away footrests, and folding side arms. Folds flat for transport (car boot, storage).

Benefits:
- Loss of mobility (spinal cord injury, stroke, lower-limb amputation)
- Long-term recovery from major surgery
- Elderly with severe mobility limitation
- Temporary use after fracture or major operation

How to Use:
Setup: unfold by pulling the seat upward. Lock the wheels (rear-wheel brakes) before getting in or out. Sitting: face the chair, sit down (a helper may steady the chair). Self-propulsion: push the hand rims forward; alternate hands for steering. For transfers, always lock both brakes first.

Precautions:
- ALWAYS lock the brakes before transferring in or out — falls during transfer are the #1 wheelchair injury
- Don't lean too far forward or sideways — wheelchair can tip
- Inspect tyres regularly — flat or worn tyres are unsafe
- For long-term users, monitor skin (pressure sores risk on buttocks/thighs); shift weight every 30 minutes
- Standard wheelchair is NOT for crossing very rough terrain — use sport/all-terrain wheelchair for that

Q&A:
Q: Manual vs electric wheelchair?
A: Manual (this) — cheaper, lighter, simpler maintenance. Best for users with arm strength or with a regular pusher (caregiver). Electric — for users who can't self-propel; more expensive, needs charging, heavier.

Q: Standard 18-inch — will it fit me?
A: 18-inch is the most common adult size, fits hips up to 41-43 cm wide. Larger users may need 20-22 inch wheelchairs (bariatric). Smaller users (children, very petite adults) may need 14-16 inch.

Q: How long does the wheelchair last?
A: 5-10 years with regular use. Tyres, foot-rest cushions, and wheel hand-rims are wear parts to replace as needed. Frame and major components last for the wheelchair's life.