Is this appropriate to use for visiting a museum? I'm not sure exactly sure for what distance a transport chair is intended.
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I haves used this chair for doctor visits and once for a short trip to the mall and we were happy with it, but we were not longer then an hour. I believe he would become not as comfortable as in a wheel chair.
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Yes, it is appropriate, what I like in this wheelchair, is its light, I used to drive my husband in his dialysis treatment, the old wheelchair I have been using is so heavy, for me this is a durable one. Everyone who sees it likes it.
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Hi Cassie it is appropriate for any use where the patient will not need or is unable to wheel a standard wheelchair by themselves. The larger wheels on standard wheelchairs only give the user some control if needed, but they are much more cumbersome to use and carry around.
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This chair might need a seat and back cushion for extended time in the chair. They are inexpensive and would make the rider more comfortable. The chair is easy to push and has a little pocket for a bottle of water, etc.
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Hi Cassie, thank you for your interest in Drive Medical! Transport chairs are designed so that the user may be pushed by another individual. This chair would be great to use at the museum, but the user will not be able to propel themselves they will need to be pushed.
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I think it would be a great chair for short trips in and out of the car as it is very light, but the arms are short and give little to no side support and it does not tilt back at all. It's great for a small house/small doorways as it is not very wide. Overall my mother finds it uncomfortable, but tolerates it when we go on short trips, but she is much bigger than your daughter.
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You should vHave no problem ,this is a very light weight chair for easy travel.
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I purchased this for my mom and it is a transport chair. If u cannot put weight on your foot, I don't think you can push the chair forward.
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Hi Bethany, Thanks for your interest in the Drive Medical Economy Transport Chair. This chair would be a good fit as it is perfect for pushing another individual around. Its overall width is 23.5" which fits through almost any size doorway.
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Kelly-the rollato walkerr might work, but I don't think it is recommended to do this. Have you looked into transport chairs?
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I don't know. It's a good chair for home but too heavy for travel n to n from car etc..
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Well, this was a gift, and I have not seen the recipient actually using it. The bag is attached to the back handles of the chair, and my friend's chair has a very high back to accommodate a headrest, but it's a standard width chair. To a non-wheelchair person like me, it looks like it would be tricky to reach around the side to access the compartments, because it seems like the wheels would get in the way. But it hangs at about the same height as the bag in the Amazon photo does, so if you don't have arm mobility problems, yes, you would be able to reach around. The top has a drawstring closure, so you wouldn't have to fumble with zippers to get at your things in the main compartment. Well, this was a gift, and I have not seen the recipient actually using it. The bag is attached to the back handles of the chair, and my friend's chair has a very high back to accommodate a headrest, but it's a standard width chair. To a non-wheelchair person like me, it looks like it would be tricky to reach around the side to access the compartments, because it seems like the wheels would get in the way. But it hangs at about the same height as the bag in the Amazon photo does, so if you don't have arm mobility problems, yes, you would be able to reach around. The top has a drawstring... » Read More Well, this was a gift, and I have not seen the recipient actually using it. The bag is attached to the back handles of the chair, and my friend's chair has a very high back to accommodate a headrest, but it's a standard width chair. To a non-wheelchair person like me, it looks like it would be tricky to reach around the side to access the compartments, because it seems like the wheels would get in the way. But it hangs at about the same height as the bag in the Amazon photo does, so if you don't have arm mobility problems, yes, you would be able to reach around. The top has a drawstring closure, so you wouldn't have to fumble with zippers to get at your things in the main compartment. « Show Less
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Instructions are pretty clear that a Hugo Walker was never intended to be used as a wheelchair. While the walker easily holds the static weight of a person on the seat (a great feature) and the brakes can set to keep the Hugo from moving, I'm sure there are other stresses if that weight is moving, particularly over rough surfaces. There would be no leg support and legs would oppose the person pushing. I think it could be used as a wheelchair in an all-out emergency where someone cannot be transported in any other way, but definitely not used routinely.
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It is a significant chair but it's not too hard to move! If you want, slide some small squares of cardboard under the legs and you could move it easily!
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I don't have the chair handy as it's at my grandmother's home. However, I'm pretty sure the legs are removable because I recall not being able to find them on occasion when picking her her up to take her out. We've had the chair for 5 years now, not using it on a daily basis, but it has seen a lot of use. It's held up very well. I highly recommend it and hope it fits your needs.p.s. It's not as wide or heavy as a standard wheelchair, so I think it will work for what you need. I'll reiterate again that I've been really happy with it.
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While I am in California and my Mom, (I ordered this chair for her) is in Missouri, she has mentioned that she has used it to transport things around her house and even out to the mailbox. So, my answer would be that (according to my mother) it would be okay to use as a walker.
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As long as the chair is not too narrow it should work well. Have personally tried it in a folding chair for a short period, and it was very comfortable. The fact that it is easily portable is also a plus.
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I would not recommend this chair although it might "be the right size"You are going to be bearing your weight onto the seat's forward frame. If you buy it, get a good, adjustable footrest
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Either should be fine. The chair we use is large & over stuffed similar to a coach.
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The arm rests are a good enough to serve their purpose. When trying to stand, I lock the wheels and put the armrests in vertical position and assist my dad getting up, without my help he would ask me to just lock the wheel s and he would use the armrests to get up. This is an amazing transport chair,very light and easy to fold, always get people asking where to buy one.
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Well, it's plastic, so not a hugely comfortable chair for sitting long periods of time...but not uncomfotable. I mostly use it as a display piece.