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Keen Healthcare, one of the premier manufacturers and distributors of wheelchairs, is based in Portland, Oregon and has proudly been revolutionizing healthcare in America since 2002. Built on the tagline "Better products for better care", the passionate team at Keen Healthcare believe in delivering the highest quality of products at the lowest possible prices. For individuals who foot propel, the height of a hemi wheelchair is a critical factor. The Keen Freelander 2.0 Hemi-height deluxe lightweight wheelchair has a set of features which set it apart from other models. Being as low to 15.5" from the ground, this lightweight wheelchair weighs only 30lbs (without front rigging). Lightweight wheelchairs can be easier to store and have the advantage of being easier to maneuver, and yet this Keen product has a weight capacity of 300lbs. Safety features are important to consider and the Keen Freelander 2.0 Hemi-height deluxe lightweight wheelchair has quick-release wheels as a standard feature, as well as a gentle tilt of just half an inch down from the front of the seat to the back, just enough of a difference to improve positioning and help prevent potential falls. A low profile is maintained on the Hemi height wheelchair with 6" front wheels and 21" rear wheels. A durable frame is a necessity when looking for a suitable wheelchair to purchase, and this model has a high strength frame. Purchasing the most suitable wheelchair can do more than prevent pressure sores and skin irritation, correct positioning can positively enhance breathing and digestion. With adjustable height armrests and non-tearing arm pads, the wheelchair is flexible enough to correctly fit the user, aiming for a comfortable experience and improved quality of life.

Keen Healthcare, one of the premier manufacturers and distributors of wheelchairs, medical equipment, and mobility products, is based in Oregon and have a team of knowledgeable experts who can help advise which products may be best suited to each client need. Their comprehensive range of bariatric products is designed to improve the mobility of patients who may find their challenges increase as they age and can be complicated by any added stress to joints, frequently encountered as osteoarthritis develops over time. The Keen Freelander Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchair remains a popular choice and is designed specifically for larger weight capacities. With a 19" seat to floor height, wheelchair cushions fit up to 24" wide and 18" deep. For wheelchair users up to 750lbs, Keen Healthcare also offer a choice of wheelchair cushions which are constructed from highly resilient foam, firm memory foam, and even air within the Star 4" Bariatric Contour Air Cushion. The same set of materials are used to design bariatric mattress es which need a sturdy construction and a larger sleeping area than a standard mattress. Not only are these bariatric products designed to enhance comfort, but they also aim to improve positioning. From hydraulic bariatric patient lifts to bariatric transfer poles, Keen also supplies transfer assist products which can increase safety and boost independence.

Lightweight wheelchair and Hemi wheelchair design evolves with Keen Healthcare products offering improved wheelchair locks, gently tilting seats and wheelchair cushions, and extensive stability enhancements

Comfort, cost-effectiveness, quality, and a choice of flexible options are all considerations when weighing the mattress best suited for bed sore prevention and pressure sore prevention. Clients may be in a medical facility like a hospital, a residential building like a nursing home, or, for those who want access to the same high-quality products that some of the leading medical institutions use, at home. Comfort is always high on the list of considerations and can be gauged easily, however, some of the less obvious advantages of a Keen alternating air mattress are hidden within the complex design. For those who find themselves restricted to a bed for many hours in a day, falls can and do frequently cause a worsening of an existing injury or a new injury. The Keen pressure relieving foam mattresses have a firm side perimeter safety edge. Not only does this help to reduce accidental falls as the bed 'gives way' near the edge, it also assists in transfers to and from the bed as the space right to the edge of the mattress can be fully utilized and trusted not to buckle or tilt. Bed wedges can offer further support to a patient.

Keen Healthcare, leading national manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment and supplies, offers the most comfortable and durable Wheelchair Cushions on the market. With cushion thicknesses ranging from 2" to 4", these wheelchair cushions are designed to address specific positioning needs, skin protection and comfort. Keen Healthcare Wheelchair Cushions are available in two covers. Though made of different materials both covers feature 4-way stretch 100% latex-free fabrics that maintain the cushions low shearing qualities for pressure ulcer prevention and/or treatment. Both materials are extremely easy to wash or disinfect.