1 mobilitymgmt.com november 2015 | m obility management How to Read This Comparo 2015 Wheelchair Backs Comparo Mobility Management invited manufacturers and distributors of aftermarket wheelchair backrests to submit photos and infor- mation about their products. Information in this comparo was self selected and reported by the manufacturers. • If information does not apply or is not available, N/A is noted. • HCPCS codes were accurate at press time. • Weights of wheelchair backs and the backs’ weight capacities (i.e., the maximum weight of the patient using the back) are given in pounds (lbs.). • Back heights and widths are given in inches. In some cases, the heights or widths are followed by another measurement, which refers to the size of the back for which the height or width is given. • The first of the height measurements refers to the height of the back at its highest point. The second height measurement shows the range of heights currently available in that model of back. • The first of the width measurements refers to the width of the back at its widest point. The second width measurement shows the range of widths currently available in that model of back. • Back angle/recline measurements are stated in degrees. • Construction refers to the materials used to create the wheelchair back, including shell and cushion. • Cover construction refers to the materials used to create the back’s cover, as well as the cover’s properties. • Accessories available refers to positioning accessories that the back can accommodate. Accessories listed may be included with the back or avail- able at a separate cost. • Hardware refers to the type and the properties of the hardware that attach the wheelchair back to the wheelchair. • Adjustability refers to the different height, width, depth and angle adjustments or changes that can be accommodated by the back and its hardware. • Intended applications refers to the targeted demographic or end user who could benefit from this seat back. Manufacturers were asked to supply brief examples, and other applications beyond those listed may be possible. This Wheelchair Backs Comparo is intended to be a starting point and reference for seating & mobility suppliers and clinicians as they consider different back possibilities. Submissions were edited for style and to fit in the space allotted. For more complete wheelchair back information and additional specifications and details, please consult the manufacturers directly using the Sources Guide. l CLIPAREA | Custom media/shutterstock.com
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How to Read This Comparo2015 Wheelchair Backs Comparo
Mobility Management invited manufacturers and distributors of aftermarket wheelchair backrests to submit photos and infor-mation about their products.
Information in this comparo was self selected and reported by the manufacturers. • If information does not apply or is not available, N/A is noted.• HCPCScodes were accurate at press time.• Weights of wheelchair backs and the backs’ weightcapacities (i.e., the
maximum weight of the patient using the back) are given in pounds (lbs.). • Backheights and widths are given in inches. In some cases, the heights
or widths are followed by another measurement, which refers to the size of the back for which the height or width is given.
• The first of the heightmeasurements refers to the height of the back at its highestpoint. The second height measurement shows the rangeofheights currently available in that model of back.
• The first of the widthmeasurements refers to the width of the back at its widestpoint. The second width measurement shows the rangeofwidths currently available in that model of back.
• Backangle/recline measurements are stated in degrees.• Construction refers to the materials used to create the wheelchair back,
including shell and cushion.• Coverconstruction refers to the materials used to create the back’s
cover, as well as the cover’s properties.• Accessoriesavailable refers to positioning accessories that the back can
accommodate. Accessories listed may be included with the back or avail-able at a separate cost.
• Hardware refers to the type and the properties of the hardware that attach the wheelchair back to the wheelchair.
• Adjustability refers to the different height, width, depth and angle adjustments or changes that can be accommodated by the back and its hardware.
• Intendedapplications refers to the targeted demographic or end user who could benefit from this seat back. Manufacturers were asked to supply brief examples, and other applications beyond those listed may be possible.This Wheelchair Backs Comparo is intended to be a starting point and
reference for seating & mobility suppliers and clinicians as they consider different back possibilities.
Submissions were edited for style and to fit in the space allotted. For more complete wheelchair back information and additional specifications and details, please consult the manufacturers directly using the Sources