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Power Chairs That Can Go Vertically

Power chairs are motorized wheelchairs for people who are handicapped or disabled. Once nothing more than a simple four-wheel chair, power chairs continue to take on a new life as technology increases. As of 2010, advancements in the industry have led to chairs that fold and convert into sitting, lying and even standing positions.

  1. Karman Healthcare Stand-up Power Wheelchair

    • The Karman Healthcare Stand-Up Power Wheelchair allows disabled users to be propped into a vertical standing position, while being supported by the chair. According to Healthproductsforyou.com, the chair "offers superior in-home maneuverability as it is primarily designed for people who need help getting around indoors." The company claims a standing position allows for better blood circulation, muscle tone and kidney and bladder function. The chair also features armrests, a controller box and a push button for the standing feature. The company says the power chair, which runs on nickel metal hydride batteries, provides more independence for users. The power chair runs approximately $8,400 as of November 2010.

    Power Assisted Stand-up Folding Power Chair

    • The Power Assisted Stand-up Folding Power Chair by Improve Life offers a push button that elevates a person sitting in the chair to a vertical stand-up position. When standing, a chest strap, knee strap, calf strap and seat belt hold the person in place. The chair also features an anti-tipping technology to keep from falling. "Regularly standing can help to prevent many problems associated with wheelchair confinement, including: skin breakdown, urinary tract infections, bone demineralization, poor circulation, spasticity, muscle contractures, and shoulder pain. Plus, having a stand-up chair will increase your self-reliability," according to Improvelife.com. The chair can be folded for storage and runs on rechargeable batteries. It is priced around $4,900 as of November 2010.

    Redman Power Chair

    • The Redman Power Chair claims to be "the World's highest quality standing power chair." The chair lets users sit, lie and stand through a remote control box. The product also features a contour back cushion for comfort, rechargeable batteries, straps for standing and six varieties of colors from which to choose. The Redman Power Chair also features sensors in cushions that map the pressure on certain areas of one's body, so he or she can know when to rotate positions for better circulation. Prices for The Redman Power Chair are not available on the company's website as of November 2010.

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