Wheelchair
Standard and folding manual wheelchairs with attendant brakes, footrests and removable arm rests — sized to the user rather than sold one-size-fits-all.
Available on rent or to buy
Recliner Wheelchair
High-back reclining wheelchair with elevating leg rests and head support, for users who cannot sit upright for long periods.
- sanitised
- technician installed
On rent
Not on the rental fleet
This item is supplied for purchase. If you need something similar on rent, call us — we will tell you what the rental fleet can do instead.
To buy
Available
Outright purchase including delivery, installation and a one-year warranty on manufacturing defects.
Get the best quote for this equipment
We price against what you actually need — how long, which configuration, whether nursing goes with it — rather than publishing a number that fits nobody. Ask and we will give you a straight one, GST stated separately.
Quotes state GST separately at the applicable rate. Rental and purchase are taxed differently.
About this equipment
A reclining wheelchair lets the user shift between sitting and near-lying without leaving the chair, which matters for anyone who cannot hold an upright posture for long — poor trunk control, postural hypotension, advanced neurological disease, or simple fatigue. Changing the angle also redistributes pressure, which is why it suits patients who spend most of the day out of bed. It is heavier than a standard chair and is designed to be pushed rather than self-propelled.
Indications — when this is used
- Users unable to maintain an upright sitting posture
- Postural hypotension requiring frequent position change
- Advanced neurological disease with poor trunk control
- Patients spending most of the day out of bed
Who it is for
- Long-term care patients and their families
- Nursing homes and palliative care facilities
Brands available
Which brand you receive depends on current stock. Tell us if you need a specific one and we will confirm before dispatch.
- Karma
- Vissco
- Ostrich Mobility
- Assorted OEM
Specifications
| Backrest recline | Approximately 90–170° |
|---|---|
| Leg rests | Elevating, with calf support |
| Head support | Adjustable, removable |
| Brakes | Wheel brakes plus attendant brakes |
| Propulsion | Attendant-propelled; self-propelling rims optional |
| Frame | Powder-coated steel, folding |
Dimensions & space required
| Length | 1150 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 660 mm open |
| Height | 1300 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 22 kg |
| Load capacity | 115 kg |
Also know about
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Sale only
The rental fleet carries standard manual wheelchairs. Ask us if you need a recliner short-term and we will see what can be arranged.
Recline further, tip more easily
A fully reclined chair moves its centre of gravity backwards. Anti-tip bars must stay fitted, and the attendant needs to know not to recline on a slope.
Recline slowly
Rapid angle changes cause dizziness and fainting, which is often the reason the user needs a reclining chair to begin with.
Not self-propelled in practice
At 22 kg with a reclining back, independent propulsion is unrealistic for most users. Plan on an attendant.
Safety & clinical information
Device information, not medical advice. Suitability for a particular patient is a decision for the treating clinician.
How it is installed and used
Delivered assembled. The technician sets footrest length and backrest angle to the user's build, checks that the brakes hold on a slope, demonstrates detaching the arm and leg rests for a side transfer from a bed, and shows the attendant how to tilt the chair back to clear a kerb.
Before delivery
Confirm the user's weight is within the rated capacity and that doorways clear 700 mm. Establish whether the user will self-propel or be pushed — it changes which chair is correct. For all-day sitting, add a gel or air seat cushion.
Ongoing care and servicing
Reposition the user and check skin over the sacrum and heels at least every two hours when seated for long periods. Brake holding force should be checked weekly; report any slip immediately rather than compensating for it.
When not to use it
- Body weight above the rated capacity
- Beyond the frame's rating a bariatric chair is required.
- Unsupervised use with poor trunk control and no harness
- A user who cannot hold their trunk upright can slide or tip forward when left alone in a reclined chair.
Possible side effects
- Pressure sores from prolonged sitting
- A supplied cushion is comfort padding, not a pressure-relieving surface. Long sitting periods need a gel or air cushion plus repositioning.
- Postural hypotension on rapid recline change
- Moving the backrest quickly can cause dizziness or fainting. Change the angle gradually.
- Shear injury during transfer
- Dragging rather than lifting across the seat edge tears fragile skin.
Serious risks
Life-threatening, permanently damaging, or requiring hospitalisation.
- Tip-over or fall during a kerb or slope manoeuvre
- Tipping the chair at a kerb, or releasing the brakes on a slope, can throw the user out and cause head injury or fracture.
- Rearward tip when reclined
- Reclining moves the centre of gravity backwards. On a slope, or without anti-tip bars, the chair can go over backwards and cause head injury.
Regulatory status
Classified Class A (low risk) under India's Medical Devices Rules, 2017. CDSCO classifies devices and licenses manufacturers and importers; it does not license rental or resale providers, and Encone Care makes no claim of CDSCO approval.
Relevant specialties
- Physiotherapy
- Geriatric medicine
- Musculoskeletal medicine
Frequently asked questions
Who needs a reclining wheelchair?
Users who cannot hold an upright posture for long — poor trunk control, postural hypotension, advanced neurological disease — and those who spend most of the day out of bed and need position changes to redistribute pressure.
Is a reclining wheelchair safe to use on slopes?
Not while reclined. Reclining shifts the centre of gravity backwards and raises the tipping risk considerably. Bring the backrest upright before any slope, and keep the anti-tip bars fitted.
Where we supply this
Outside Delhi? We are expanding across the NCR and Uttar Pradesh — call us and we will tell you honestly whether we can reach you.
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