Power Wheelchair Alternatives – Stand-up and Off-road Wheelchairs

Published: December 4, 2013

If you're an outdoors person or are looking for a wheelchair that allows you to experience the world at eye level, you have options. Simply because you are confined to a wheelchair does not mean that you have to give up on the things that you enjoy. Our power wheelchairs are great for getting around the house, the grocery store, or the local park. But what if you want to explore your local hiking trails? What if you want to reach that item on the top shelf in the canned goods aisle? There are alternatives, and we encourage you to explore them.

Outdoor Wheelchairs

If you've always loved the great outdoors and now find yourself confined to or dependent on a wheelchair, you may be surprised to find out that there are wheelchairs that are specifically designed for off-road use. A number of different manufacturers make all-terrain wheelchairs; some even swap out wheels and tires for treads, like on a tank or tractor! Needless to say, traction is never an issue in such cases!

Visit the beach, your favorite hiking trail, or the wilderness in your own backyard with these off-road wheelchairs! There are a number of different options to choose from if you are considering an off-road wheelchair, with models available from companies like Action Trackchair®, Viking 4x4®, and Howe and Howe Technologies®. At Precision Repair Network, we can help if you would like to add one of these specialty vehicles to your collection – please don't hesitate to contact us regarding custom orders!

Stand-up Wheelchairs

Being able to experience the world at eye level is something that many individuals in wheelchairs long for. The psychological effects of having to look up to people, and in turn have them look down, is for some too much. Not to mention that being confined to a wheelchair has its practical limitations as well. Quite simply, when shopping or even navigating your own home, many things are out of reach. With stand-up wheelchairs, none of these issues are cause for concern!

Stand-up wheelchairs like the TEK Robotic Mobilization Device®, SuperStand Standing Wheelchair®, and Action Trackstander® allow the user to stand fully upright while remaining in their wheelchair. This allows users to interact with the world at eye level; they can reach for items on the top shelf and shake hands with other people without having to look up. The emotional and practical benefits of a stand-up wheelchair can be immense, and for these reasons, we encourage you to explore your options if this is something that would interest you. We would be happy to help arrange leasing or payment options if you want to view the world at eye level!