| Beyond finding the right size wheelchair, you also need | | | | the user to lean on the armrests while sitting, standing, |
| to look at the different features that you may need, | | | | or transferring. |
| such as removable or desk length armrests. The | | | | Flip-Back and Removable |
| various armrest features available can make the | | | | Both desk length and full length armrests are available |
| wheelchair easier to use and more comfortable and | | | | with optional features such as flip-back or removable |
| versatile for both the patient and the caregiver. | | | | arms. Flip-back and removable arms are useful for |
| Let's take a look at some of the armrest options | | | | transfers and for getting closer to tables and desks. |
| available on the most popular wheelchair models on | | | | Flip-back arms swing up and out of the way for easy |
| the market today. | | | | transfers, and removable arms can be removed from |
| Desk Length and Full Length | | | | the wheelchair completely, as needed. Some |
| Armrests can be divided into two categories: desk | | | | wheelchair users find armrests unnecessary and |
| length and full length. Desk length arms allow easier | | | | cumbersome, limiting their mobility and function. |
| access to tables and desks. They allow the wheelchair | | | | Other Features |
| to roll closer to the desk, table, or countertop, reducing | | | | Other armrest options include adjustable height and |
| the strain needed to comfortably reach objects on the | | | | space saver arms, which reduce the width of the |
| table. Desk length armrests also mean that the desk | | | | wheelchair. If you need to armrest set at a specific |
| can be set at a lower, more ergonomic height for the | | | | height, or if you need to be able to roll the wheelchair |
| user. | | | | through tight spaces, look for these features. |
| Full length arms provide extra arm support. They allow | | | | |