Does the elevating legrest refer to the padding for the calf? It was not pictured here.
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Hi. We wondered about this too but ordered anyway. The "elevating legrest" means that those feet supports actually raise up to just about parallel to the wheelchair seat. They do also have calf supports built in, but ours at least were not padded--they are more of a hard plastic. The elevating feature is really helpful for my wife when she needs to rest her legs. In order for the elevated feature to work, we fold the bottom footrest portion out of the way then elevate the leg rests and her legs rest on the calf supports. If we don't fold the foot part out of the way it's too cramped, and she's not a large lady by any means (about 5'4"). These elevating footrests are still removable from the chair too when you need to load it in a car, etc. It has worked out great for us. Hope that info helps. Any specific questions let me knwo and I'll try to answer.
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I believe that I have the longer one, but I do not use it for traveling. For the calves or legs, the shorter one would probably be fine.
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i dont fully understand ur question but if this helpsmy calf is 14 " thigh is 18" and still plenty of adjustment on unit
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Yes they are. This chair has the most versatile and functional leg rests of any we have found. We originally sought to get a chair that did a better job of elevating my mom's feet due to a sore on her heel that would not go away. Sore's all healed and Mom's in this chair about 8 hours a day.
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Yes it does...but since the calves of the legs tend to be larger, more pressure will be exerted on the calves than the ankles.
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Yes, it does. I had to keep my leg elevated all the time, and this chair was completely adjustable and very comfortable.
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You put your feet on the lower bar and another bar goes over the tops of your lower leg. It's padded, but their is pressure on your lower legs.
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I received my wheelchair in Nov., 2013. Yes, my leg rests elevate into differing positions including my leg being straight out (fully elevated). The foot rests and padded rests also fold so they can be maneuvered where I want them to be (sometimes I need them out of the way completely in order to be comfortable).
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No it doesn't, unfortunately. I believe that other guy just "lied" down and manipulated it massage his calves, but iirc was probably excruciating. The unit is amazing for the feet though.
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No, it doesn't. But when I'm using it on my lap, I sit with one leg across the other knee and lay it on my calf.
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I would think so. There is a rise in the middle between legs.We love this chair, convienent and out of the way.
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Yes, your calves and feet are. It was an important aspect of this chair for me. Many chairs of similar design do not have your feet high enough. This one does.
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No that I can see but if you put on heavy ankle wieghts possibly it may create a better workout. I got this version and my dad got the one with the better padded knee pad. Get the better one
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Most of the Drive Medical wheelchairs come with varying options. Do not rely on the picture, they show one of many configurations. The model ending in -ELR means it has an elevating leg rest.
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Yes. The inside of the boot is padded and the air pump lets you firm it up to your leg reasonably comfortably.
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Sort of. There is a flap that goes up and down to have the legs rest more extended. Or can be put down for a more up seated position.
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sorry for delayed reply, I was out of town. It's either foot. and FYI . . it works "ok". If you have big calves like I do, it's hard to maintain the position. Try it.