Can the person in the chair use one leg to propel the chair, and is it possible for the person in the chair to lock the brakes?
1388375
Yes and no. The foot rests can be removed so if the person wanted to, I suppose they could propel themselves with one leg? The problem would be steering and locking the brakes. This is a transport chair and not a standard wheelchair. Notice how much smaller the wheels are in the photo. It would be impossible for the user to lock the brakes themselves. It's a top notch choice as long as you have someone to do the pushing. I hope this helps.
1388376
I use this chair and propel myself all the time. The foot rests are off unless someone is taking me somewhere. I can go all over my house with the chair, backwards is easier and the chair fits through all of my door ways. I don't know why someone wouldn't be able to use the brakes sitting. I set the brakes and release them sitting without a problem. I just love this chair. I can use a walker if I don't have very far to go, I have nerve damage in my legs. So this chair is wonderful for me. I can even vacuum sitting in the chair with the vacuum in front. I just take my time and do very well.
1388377
yes a person can propel chair with one leg. NO they cannot lock brakes unless they have long arms
1662171
The weight alone should not be an issue unless the person is too wide to sit in the chair.
2192181
I don't know about the legs but you can lock the wheels. Mine are not locked and it's very stable unless you lean on it.
2182115
if the ground is relatively level and you can propel yourself with one leg for such a distance
1348436
Yes, the kid is able to use their brake. My daughter has done this to me and I just wondered why it was harder to pull her along all of a sudden. She thought it was funny and hasn't done it since!
1746138
Not that I am aware of. With a little practice you can set the brake using your foot.
2023337
No the wheels do not lock. I have found that the chair doesn't move much on carpet (if that's what you have) when seated.
2029592
yes it can. The lever that lowers the chair height up and down, just push it in to lock, pull out to unlock.
1825244
It could, if it was not on a carpeted floor and the person was quite small. There are no brakes on the wheels, and the mechanism is very smooth.
1959577
There are handles in the side of the seat which I would imagine should be rather helpful for those with difficulty moving about. Getting in and out of the unit is simple. I don't know your exact limitations but if you're able to manipulate your bad leg with your hands, I think you should be just fine.
1123543
Yes, with just a flip of a lever. We do not use the footrests very often.The most difficult part for us is the wheel brake. They are very stiff and hard to set with my husband's hand weakness
1181334
Yes. It is important to make the clamps very tight. The chair must not be able to move at all.
1127836
You can but not with the multiple wheels. You have to change it to one wheel per leg. Make sure it's a smooth surface.
1835868
Yes, the brakes can be locked just below the hand grips. This way the walker can be used for stability when rising form a chair to standing. Alos to use the seat on the walker.
317371
The brakes on this scooter don't lock. I've tried scooters with double back wheels, and I much prefer a single. With a single back wheel, your leg is free to swing. On this unit, the front wheels are widely spaced, so this give you plenty of stability. I've commuted over a mile on this, and I can be almost as speedy as on a bike. It's stable, you can swing your leg freely and get some good speed.
787521
Hi Leslie, here is a link to the product manual: http://www.drivemedical.com/media/files/726/780_hangtag.pdf. If the users right leg is on the pad, you will want to use the right set on each side so that the wheels will be furthest from the user's left foot which they are using to propel. If the users left leg is on the pad, you will want to use the left set on each side so that the wheels will be furthest from the user's right foot which they are using to propel.
1644314
engage the brakes on the wheelchair; position the leg rest at a right angle to the chair and line up the holes on the leg rest with the pins on the chair. Once they are in proper alignment, swing the leg rest forward using the lever to lock in place. The process takes some practice but rest assured will become easier with practice. GOOD LUCK!