Product Overview
The PureTilt® patented Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair, designed by an Occupational Therapist to provide safe and independent transitions to facilitate optimal comfort for a patient.
A manual tilt wheelchair that has a one-of-a-kind PATENTED user-adjusting tilt control so that the wheelchair user can readjust their own posture throughout the day. This is vital for comfort and pressure relief.
The PureTilt® comes standard with an ergonomic, contoured back that has adjustable height. Other standard features include anti-tippers for safety and a non removable padded hydraulic leg rest that is length adjustable
Features:
- User/caregiver-operated seat-tilt adjustment controlled by a built in lever that uses a gas spring piston
- Padded, hinged, non-detachable arms swing up and back to facilitate transfer
- Height-adjustable, ergonomic, contoured back with adjustable contoured headrest
- Back folds forward to facilitate storage and transport
- 22 inch rear wheels with aluminum hand rims for easy self- propulsion
- Two front casters that swivel for easy maneuvering
- Rear anti-tippers are a standard safety feature
- Angle-adjustable legrest assembly with the following features:
- User-operated mechanism to adjust legrest angle
- Footplate folds flat and locks in place to facilitate storage
- Telescoping adjustable length
Tilt in Space
- Self-tilt promotes independence to participate in more daily/ leisurely activities
- Provides user with more control over the position of their body in space to provide any pressure relief they may need
- Caregiver can also adjust positioning to help prevent discomfort when seated for extended periods
Upright postures help promote optimal:
- Food intake/digestion
- User comfortability during wheelchair propulsion
- Body positioning for comfort for increased out of bed tolerance