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Arm Rests
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Duro-Med Wheelchair Arm Rest
Committed to improving the standard of living of the elderly and disabled persons, Duro-Med manufactures products that help maintain well-being and independence.
Increased comfort. Soft fleece material. Easily attachable. Machine washable. Extra 4.5-inch deep pouch for storage. Arm rest pads kept on with Velcro.
May shift sometimes during use.
With pouch
Hook and loop closure
10 x 9 inches; 0.5 pounds
Denim/fleece
2 arm rests
Best Value
Essential Medical Supply Sheepette Arm Rest
Essential Medical Supply, as the name implies, supplies different medical products that are designed to meet the need arising from challenging physical conditions and lifestyles.
Distributes pressure evenly. Stays in place. Machine washable and dryable. Can be cut to adjust to certain lengths. Easy assembly. Highly comfortable.
Off white color will show stains easily.
Arm rest only
Hook and loop closure
12 x 9 inches
Sheepette synthetic sheepskin
2 arm rests
AliMed Extended Width Arm Rest
Members of the health care industry, including facilities that provide long-term care, depend on AliMed for safe and quality medical supplies.
Wider surface. Foam padded with plastic base. Vinyl cover wipes clean easily. Provides upper extremity support. Slip onto original arm rest for easy installation.
Doesn’t fit arm rests that are more than 2.5’’ wide.
Extended width
.Slides into existing arm
6 x 17 inches; 2.2 pounds
Plastic/foam/vinyl
1 arm rest
Posey Deluxe Lateral Arm Rest
Posey ensures safe and effective health care by manufacturing quality and innovative products that maintain the users quality of life and well-being.
Soft and water-resistant. Wipe-clean vinyl cover. Self-releasing straps. Adds 2 inches of height to armrest.
Doesn’t come in a pair for both wheelchair arms.
Extended width
Straps
6 x 17 inches; 1.2 pounds
Foam/vinyl
1 arm rest
Ottobock Tri Quality Wheelchair Arm Rest
Dedicated to improving the life of people living with disabilities, Ottobock Tri Quality manufactures health care products that are functional and efficient.
Full length size. Vinyl foam padding. Comes with installation hardware. Easy to install. Suits most manual wheelchairs.
Doesn’t fit most powered wheelchairs.
Padded replacement
Screws
14 x 2 inches
Plastic/foam/vinyl
2 arm rests