What are the Pros and Cons of an Electric Wheel Chair? – by The Wheelchair Review Team

Trying to decide whether or not you should get an electric wheel chair as opposed to a manual wheel chair? Before I list the pros and cons on electric wheel chairs, here are a few things you should know about electric wheel chairs.
Ideally you want to get an electric wheel chair from a company that is a licensed supplier that offers good service. This is important in case your wheel chair breaks down. You can choose between a rear wheel drive, mid wheel drive and a front wheel drive wheel chair. If you want speed, get the rear wheel drive. If you want good turning ability, then get the mid wheel drive or front wheel drive. Just be sure to take each version for a test drive.
Here are the pros of owning an electric wheel chair:
The Pros:
1. Perfect for people with limited or no body mobility including those who rely on a wheel chair as their primary method of getting around.
2. Increases the quality of one’s life.
3. Great for speed in getting to where you need to go as opposed to self-propelling yourself.
4. Excellent choice if you do not have one someone to push you – increases your self-reliance.
5. Nowadays, motors on electric chairs are very quiet.
6. You can get around without requiring a helper to push you.
The Cons:
1. Electric wheel chairs can be expensive as prices range from $1,000 to $3,000. Some electric wheel chairs even cost $10,000!
2. May require service repairs.
3. May not need it if you’re going to be in a wheel chair for a short period of time.
4. Can be hard to transport them in vehicles.
Ultimately, when choosing between an electric wheel chair or a manual wheel chair (click here for manual wheel chair pros and cons) – you will have to determine what you can afford, the primary uses of the wheel chair, how long you will be in it and your physical condition.
Written by the Wheel Chair Buyers Guide Team. Go to www.Free-Wheelchair-Buyers-Guide.com to see more free articles, tips and info. Updated weekly! This is the ultimate resource on wheelchairs.

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What are the Pros and Cons of a Manual Wheel Chair? – by The Wheelchair Review Team

Are you trying to decide between a manual wheel chair and an electric one? Before I explain the pros and cons of owning a manual wheel chair as opposed to an electric wheel chair, here are some important considerations to take into effect. A manual wheel chair requires you to use your own muscles to propel yourself forward. So if you have decent to good upper body strength, these may be ideal for you. You can get manual wheel chairs that are lightweight. You can also get sports chairs and outdoor chairs too.
Here are the pros and cons of owning a manual wheel chair:
Pros:
1. More affordable.
2. Great for temporary/short term use.
3. May maintain upper body strength and endurance, as it is a self-propelled wheel chair requiring upper body ability.
4. Most common models are lightweight and fairly easy to transport.
5. May require less maintenance.
Cons:
1. If you lack upper body strength or ability, and the ability to self-propel yourself throughout the day, on a daily basis – manually, then this may not be the wheel chair for you.
2. Harder to get around than in an electric wheel chair. You lose the luxury of “automatic” mobility the electric wheel chair offers.
3. Depending upon your condition, you may require a helper to push you around if you own a manual wheel chair.
When talking to a sales rep at a wheel chair store, it’s important to let him or her know your physical condition. What you will and will not be capable of. Let him or her know if you have a nurse or someone available who can push you and if temporary, for how long you expect to be in the wheel chair. (If it’s not to long, you may want to look into getting a used wheel chair or even wheel chair rental.) With that information, he or she can better help you pick out the model and brand perfect for you.
Written by the Wheel Chair Buyers Guide Team. Go to www.Free-Wheelchair-Buyers-Guide.com to see more free articles, tips and info. Updated weekly! This is the ultimate resource on wheelchairs.

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Top 8 Features To Consider When Buying A Desk Chair – by Edwin Passorio

Top 8 Features to Consider When Buying a Desk Chair

Many overlook the details when buying a desk chair. Yet little do they know that a desk chair is one of the most important pieces of furniture one can buy for a desk and that failure to consider key features in the purchase could actually result in injury and reduced productivity if you use your desk to work. If you are a home worker it is even more critical in terms of productivity. People do not realize just how damaging repetitive motions at a computer keyboard can be if they have not bought the proper desk chair.

Here are the top eight features you should consider when buying a desk chair:

Feature 1: Posture

First, good posture is a critical feature in buying a desk chair. The chair should be adjustable to a height where your feet can rest on the floor comfortably. The thighs should be square in relation to the floor and fully-supported meaning that they do not slope down as you sit. A very important aspect of this is the back support. As you sit, there should be a 90 to 105-degree angle formed by your torso and upper legs. Of course the chair should tilt back but not so easy that you fall. And overall, the chair should allow posture changes easily and frequently.

Feature 2: Chair Type

Second, the type of desk chair is important too. There is the heavy use chair that should be a first choice among those who sit at a desk for very long hours. Typical occupations benefiting from the heavy use chair are computer programmers, web designers, and receptionists. The key to a chair like this is that the person sitting in it can tilt it in any direction while the entire chair moves with the tilt. The end result is that there is constant back support. This has the effect of reducing fatigue.

Another type of chair is the moderate use chair. This chair is good for those who are not constantly at their desk but moving throughout the office. This would be characteristic of a middle manager or line supervisor. Some of these chairs have knee-tilt mechanisms that allow one to lean back in the chair but keep the feet on the ground–unlike the heavy use chair where all parts of the chair move. Without this mechanism, there would be a lot of discomfort over extended periods of time. The moderate use chair typically has a more-stylish look than that of most desk chairs.

A third type of chair is much more elaborate and that is the executive chair. The executive chairs are somewhat like the moderate use chairs but much more plush and comfortable. They have an executive “look” about them. Of course these chairs focus on style and comfort but they are not for extended periods of sitting and are good for executives who are running in between meetings as well as spending a significant amount of time on the phone and computer. Executive type chairs give a look of authority in their style.

Feature 3: Back Rest

The back rest of the office desk chair should be studied closely prior to choosing your chair. Many don’t know the term lumbar but they do know about the curvature of their spine at the lower back. This is known as the lumbar region and the back rest of the chair should support it while seated. You will find that you will become very fatigued without this support. See if there are mechanisms to maintain the lumbar support irregardless of the chair position.

Feature 4: Chair Height

There should be a mechanism to quickly and easily adjust the chair height. The height of the chair should be such that the thighs are horizontal with the floor. Some older chairs make you have to twist a cylinder at the neck of the chair to adjust the height. The problem is that you cannot quickly adjust it like those with convenient levers. Improper chair height will quickly cause you to get fatigued plus cause circulation problems. If the chair is too high, you’ll find yourself bending forward to see the computer screen and keyboard. If it is too low, you’ll find you will have circulation problems in your legs and will have to raise your arms too high to type.

Feature 5: The Seat Pan

The best type of seat pan for a desk chair is one that has a rounded or waterfall edge at the front. The seat pan is basically where you sit. The seat pans with rounded or waterfall edges take pressure off of the legs and help with circulation. There is a mechanism known as a forward slider that will adjust the depth of the seat pan. You are trying to adjust to three to four fingers between the back of the knees and the front edge of the seat pan so that there is optimum circulation to the legs. The width of the seat pan should extend at least one inch on both sides in order to have the best comfort. There should also be a tilt adjustment so that one can keep the pressure in check at the back of the thighs. Optimum leg circulation is the key here.

Feature 6: The Arm Rests

Arm rests are critical to taking tension off of the shoulders and neck. The arm rests should be quickly adjustable for different tasks such as one position for reading.

Feature 7: Fabric

You will want to choose a fabric that “breathes” well so that you don’t sweat a lot. Of course you will also want to choose a fabric that is appealing to the eye.

Feature 8: Stability

This goes without saying. You don’t want a desk chair that is unstable for safety’s sake. This chair should tilt with you but not to a point where it easily topples over. Casters should be hard for carpeted floors and be coated with rubber for hard surfaces.

In summary, take the time to carefully shop for your desk chair. Injuries due to poor posture can be very painful and counterproductive. You need to remember you will be in your chair a lot. If you are uncomfortable or even just slightly irritated by the chair you are sitting in, it will most likely increase over time so that you will find that it interferes with your productivity and even your mood. Being just a little unhappy about your chair will affect you every time you sit in it. And any back pain form your chair can affect you 24/7 not just when you are sitting.

Edwin Passorio writes in detail about what you should know when buying office furniture at http://www.antiquefurniturecontainer.com

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Tips on Chair Cover Rentals – by Janet Ireland

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Make Sure you Can Add Accessories to Chair Covers<p>
If you are looking for simple and plain chair covers with your chair cover rentals, this tip may not be as important as the others. If you are looking to add color, or to use your chair covers as a style element, then you need to make sure that you can add accessories to the chair covers. Accessories can be considered as ribbons, flowers, bows, or all three (or any combination). These accessories are great ways to add color and style to your chairs without making the chair covers distracting. By making sure you can add accessories to the chair covers, you are giving yourself the option for that decoration right off of the bat with the linen rental company that you are working with. Learn more about chair covers for your next event or wedding at <A HREF=http://xinqing-xinjing.blogspot.com/2008/05/wedding-linen-rental.html><a href="http://xinqing-xinjing.blogspot.com/2008/05/wedding-linen-rental.html">http://xinqing-xinjing.blogspot.com/2008/05/wedding-linen-rental.html</a></a>.<p>
Make Sure the Chair Covers are Made of Linen<p>
Chair covers are a great way to cover unsightly chairs at a party, reception, or event, and also for chairs that are right around the table. When people eat and drink at tables, spills are obviously a possibility. By making sure the chair covers that you are renting are made out of linen, you may be saving yourself work, and money. Linens are incredibly easy to clean, which is why many tablecloths are made out of linen. If you spill on linen, you may not have to pay for extra cleaning. Other types of fabric used for chair covers could cost you extra money, or extra cleaning work, as they are not meant to be durable.<p>
Make Sure They Have Your Style of Chair Covers<p>
If you are looking for a specific length (short, to the floor, pooling at the bottom), or a specific fit (tight, loose), you want to make sure that the chair cover rental company has your style of chair covers. By making sure that they can handle all of your design needs, you will be sure that you can mold the chairs to your style, saving you the hassle of changing your design later on. Get more information about chair cover styles at <A HREF=http://lirastafford.com/2008/05/chair-cover-rentals.html><a href="http://lirastafford.com/2008/05/chair-cover-rentals.html">http://lirastafford.com/2008/05/chair-cover-rentals.html</a></a>.<p>
Many people do not realize that there are multiple dimensions to chair cover rentals. By making sure that you can do all of these things with the chair covers, you are making sure that you are doing more than just covering a chair. When you find all of this information, you are giving yourself the tools to be able to add heightened layers of style to your design. Adding colors and new styles with your chair covers will give your event an elegant flair that may be more original than other similar events.

Janet Ireland writes wedding decorating articles for Magical Party Rentals, a premier Internet resource to assist you in accenting your special day with the finest wedding linen rentals.

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Things to be kept in mind when buying an office furniture computer chair – by Adam Peters

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People frequently make the mistake of choosing the computer chair on the basis of its looks and price. However, this is the wrong criteria for buying a computer chair and it will invariably lead you astray. Since you will be spending a major portion of the day sitting in your computer chair, you need to make sure that it provides the comfort that you are looking for. If you buy a low priced office computer chair, you are bound to be disappointed. Even if such a chair looks durable and strong, the chances are that it won’t be able to support your body for more than a couple of hours so you need to beware of such chairs. In other words, it is extremely important that you buy a chair that meets all your needs even if it is a bit expensive.<p>
Thus, it becomes necessary to gauge your needs before finalizing on your choice of a computer chair. You also have to exercise some degree of foresight and consider the possibility of future back and neck problems that can easily arise out of a sedentary job. Usually, incorrect sitting postures lead to these problems and this is where a good computer chair will help you.<p>
When buying a computer chair, try and get one that can be adjusted freely to different positions as it will ensure maximum comfort when being seated for long hours. A great quality chair will definitely fulfill this demand, so spend as much money as you can on purchasing your computer chair. If you happen to be an employee of a company that provides sub-standard computer chairs, make it a point to draw the attention of the authorities to the problems that may arise because of uncomfortable seating. If the authorities are convinced that you have a valid point in your argument, they might get good quality office chairs for all the employees.<p>
Generally, there is a good way of obtaining the right chair when you are engaged in the process of buying one and that is to personally sit on the chair in the store and check for yourself whether it feels good. If you are looking for a cheaper option, you can always look up the availability of the same model on various online stores. If you take these precautions, you will surely get an office computer chair that will relax and soothe you and help you to be extremely productive at work.

Adam Peters is a syndicated editor of http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com. Keep reading about corner armoires and office designs at his web.

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