MIKI MPTE-43

When selecting, pay attention to the width, depth, height, backrest and armrest height of the seat. It is recommended to visit the physical store to try sitting on it.

• A well-fitting wheelchair brings high comfort, but an ill-fitting wheelchair may affect health or cause chronic physical strain.
• Generally speaking, mainstream wheelchairs in Hong Kong use 43cm (17”) or 46cm (18”) as the standard seat width. This size has adapted to the body shape of most Hong Kong users (Asians). If you need a special size seat, please also inquire Made to order.

2. Purpose (required function)

First consider the user's situation and purpose of use. You can refer to the following selection suggestions for different uses:

Bracket design and materials:

• The stent material can be made of steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, or even carbon fiber
• PU solid, pneumatic tires and thickened tires, ergonomically designed seats and cushions, thickened cushions, genuine British PG controller, lithium batteries, etc.

Diverse functions, including:

• Reclining, adjustable back tension backrest, orthopedic footrest or detachable footrest, liftable or detachable armrests, handle type or foot-operated brake system or foldable back storage, etc.

electric wheelchair:

• Suitable for people who need to use a wheelchair for a long time, can control the wheelchair by themselves and go out on their own.

Manual wheelchair:

• It is suitable for people with short-term injuries (such as fracture patients purchasing orthopedic wheelchairs), who are cared for by caregivers, or who have upper limb muscles strong enough to push the wheelchair by themselves.

3. Big and small rear tires

• User's autonomy of action - if the wheel is large, the user can push it by themselves. Not so with small wheels.
• User's living space - Large wheels require a larger rotation angle, while small wheels require a smaller angle.

Suitable for wheelchair users with large rear wheels:

• The user's upper limb muscles are sufficient to push the wheelchair by himself, the user is heavier and the pushing surface is bumpy.

Suitable for wheelchair users:

• The wheelchair must be pushed by the caregiver, the wheelchair needs to be transported to and from the vehicle, the wheelchair needs to be moved to cross the bed, and the home passage is narrow.

Breaking down the big and small wheel fallacy:

X Large wheels are more stable - Stability does not depend on the size of the rear wheels, but the distance between the front and rear wheels and the contact area between the tires and the floor.

X Larger wheels are stronger - Sturdiness depends on the material and thickness of the tire.

X Big wheels are easier to push - Big wheels are not better to push, they just require less effort. The same distance can be reached by rolling the big wheel in two turns, while the small wheel needs to roll in four turns. For caregivers, implementation is less laborious. Whether it pushes well or not depends on the wheel bearings.

Note: When choosing a wheelchair, remember to fall into the myth that bigger tires are better. Large wheels are easier to push, but they affect the space for turning and shifting.

4. Price

Three major factors that affect price - functionality, materials (directly affecting weight) and brand quality

• The more functions, materials, and quality, the higher the price will naturally be.
• It is rare to find a low-priced wheelchair with many functions and good quality.

Brand quality: