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Wheelchair rental? At Maison André Viger we have what you are looking for 

Wheelchairs are an important product for a huge sector of the world's population. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), about 10 % of the world's population has a disability, and of that percentage, 10 % need a wheelchair, i.e. 1 % of the world's population.

Apart from the population that requires constant use of wheelchairs due to disabilities that reduce their mobility, another percentage of people also occasionally need to use wheelchairs, for example, people who injure their legs or hips in accidents and need to recover, or when someone has a serious illness and pain does not allow them to stand... the examples are many, but the detail is that in cases like these, the use of wheelchairs is temporary, so investing in the purchase of a wheelchair sounds like a very expensive option. In these cases it is convenient to opt for a wheelchair rental.

Wheelchair rentals can be for a day, a week, months or a year, in some places they even give the option to buy when the rental is for long intervals of time, so if you are in the process of recovering from a fall or illness and you don't know exactly how long you will use a wheelchair, renting is the perfect option.

Renting a wheelchair also includes the benefit of maintenance and repairs that the chair may need at any given time, as this is stipulated in the contract. Also, when you decide to rent, you can choose the model of wheelchair that best suits your needs, some of them are:

Electric wheelchairs

These chairs are driven by motors powered by rechargeable batteries. The user can control the chair autonomously from a control that gives access to speed settings; some models also allow you to set the seat elevation and backrest tilt. These wheelchairs are very adaptable in terms of size.

Manual wheelchairs

If the user prefers, they can also decide to rent a manual or self-assisted wheelchair. These chairs have a ring next to the wheel through which the occupant drives himself, thus maintaining the control of the speed and direction.

The manual wheelchairs are designed to support up to 200 kilograms, and are easy to transport and store because they are foldable.

Bariatric Wheelchairs

This type of chair is specially designed for overweight people, as it has a reinforced structure, high resistance wheels and wide seats. Bariatric wheelchairs support over 500 pounds.

Keys to choosing a wheelchair

The designs on the wheelchairs have shown a great advance and nowadays it is easy to find a model that fits the needs of each user, in terms of functionality and comfort. Some of the details you should consider before deciding which wheelchair to rent are as follows:

• The dimensions of the wheelchair: remember that you will be sitting in it for long periods of time, and it is best to be comfortable; also, bear in mind that it is the right size to pass through the doors of your home without difficulty.
• The environment in which you will be using it, since it will depend on this that you choose a wheelchair with certain characteristics.
• The weight it supports.
• The materials it is made of (for durability and comfort).
• Ease of folding and transport: you should consider that the wheelchair you hire is easy to fold and store, bearing in mind that the less it weighs, the easier it will be to transport.
• If you are looking for a place to rent a wheelchair at an affordable price and with the guarantee of maintenance, Maison André Viger is the solution.

Maison André Viger offers you a wide variety of models of wheelchairs for rent. You can opt for a day, week, month or even year contract, and the option to buy is always open. If you would like to know more about the services offered by Maison André Viger, visit andreviger.com.

Start enjoying mobility with a wheelchair from Maison André Viger.