Tilt in Space Wheelchairs Comparison

Tilt in Space Chair Comparison

A Standing Wheelchair Provides Significant Advantages Compared to Tilt in Space Wheelchairs

Standing up puts a body in a natural "ready" position. Ready to do things and perform tasks. Ready to work, play, interact, and lead a more normal life.

A person in a standing position is not only relieving pressure, strengthening long bones, and stretching muscles and tendons, but at the same time is face to face with everyday objects. It is easier to cook, clean, fish, hunt, and communicate from a standing position. In fact, it's easier and healthier to do almost anything from a therapeutic standing position.

The table below demonstrates the advantages that standing wheelchairs provide when compared to tilt in space chairs.

Health Benefits	Standing Wheelchair	Tilt in Space
Pressure Relief	Yes	Yes
Gravity on Bowel & Bladder (fewer UTI's & better regularity)	Yes	No
Stretch Hamstring/Heel Cords (avoid contractures)	Yes	No
Weight Bearing (stronger long bones/fewer breaks)	Yes	No
Strengthen Cardiovascular	Yes	No
Minimize Spasticity	Yes	No
Improve Breathing (expel secretions/less chance of pneumonia)	Yes	No

Quality of Life Benefits	Standing Wheelchair	Tilt in Space
Improve Face-to-Face Communication	Yes	No
Enhance Job Options (Stand to work)	Yes	No
Increase Self Confidence	Yes	No
Gain Independence (do more things)	Yes	No

Standing Wheelchair Photos

Standing wheelchairs make it easier to work outdoors	Standing wheelchair users can reach cupboards
Standing wheelchair users can access work materials	Standing wheelchair users can operate machinery

Tilt in Space Wheelchair Photos

A Tilt in Space Chair user is not
at eye level

A Tilt in Space Chair user can not
easily access household items

Important documents

	Physician Certificate of Medical Necessity
	Therapist Medical Necessity Evaluation
	Physician Prescription
	Letter Of Medical Necessity: PDF \| Word (editable)

What our users have to say...

I don't get it.

Why would I pay $16,000 to tilt or recline when I could stand up for less money?

This is what I should have gotten right out of rehab.

Mitch
Dx: C-5,6 Quad
Illinois