2. No two people are the same,
so why should a wheelchair
be any different?
Adjusting to
your life
This philosophy and belief, and a real
commitment to making technology work to
solve wheelchair users’ everyday problems,
are what led Henrik Grauslund to found
Qimova.
We believe in a real commitment and a close
relationship with our customers. We listen
carefully to our customers and UK wide
network of carefully selected dealers, to use
their feedback and suggestions to continually
develop and improve our products. This helps
us to understand our users’ different needs
and requirements, allowing us to specialise in
individual solutions for the end user.
We know only too well that technology alone
doesn’t solve everything. If you don’t know
and truly understand the problems you want
to solve, you’ll never find the right solutions.
Qimova manufactures standard and bespoke
wheelchairs, designed to give our clients
unparalleled comfort and relief.
With a unique modular and flexible system,
the chair is built to suit each individual. Using
an extensive series of accessories there is a
chair to suit everyone, from elegant manual
wheelchairs to fully powered motorized
wheelchairs.
We have a library of more than 5000
components available to us in the
construction of our wheelchairs, and this
number grows on a daily basis. This makes
it possible to build a wheelchair customized
to any individual’s needs, and then adjust it
or add specially developed components as a
client’s needs change over time.
Knowing and understanding peoples’ needs is
something you can only do by engaging with
the people you want to help. Which is what
we do in all our daily work with wheelchairs
and their users.
Today we produce and manufacture
wheelchairs for markets all around the world.
We specialize in Motor Neuron conditions,
Spinal cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy,
Muscular Dystrophy/Atrophy, Stroke, and other
degenerative diseases such as Multiple
Sclerosis and A.L.S. Nothing is impossible for
us, and we are always here to help you in the
best possible way. Together we want to make
any wheelchair user’s life easier and more
comfortable.
Whatever your condition,
Qimova has the answer!
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3. 4 SIZES Our wheelchairs are based on a
unique modular concept starting
with 4 standard size categories
QUALITY Manufactured in our own workshops
in Denmark, our wheelchairs are
extraordinarily durable and reliable
COMFORT We believe every wheelchair user deserves
a uncompromising level of comfort and
support including relief from pressure
VERSATILE More than 5000 components makes it
cost effective to adjust/change and grow
our chairs to your future needs
INDIVIDUAL We customize our wheelchairs to the
individual’s needs, creating the optimal
solution for the user
MODULAR Our interchangeable seating systems mean users will
never be without their own individual seating system
even when their wheelchair is being serviced
YOU In everything we do, we go
the extra mile to ensure we’re
adjusting to your life
4. “It is like being upgraded from economy
to business Class!” Mr. A
Mr. A’s Qimova Comfort Chair
Mr. A Was admitted to a specialist hospital.
During Mr. A’s stay at the hospital he didn’t
find his current chair particularly comfortable
and was only able to sit in the chair for short
periods of time due to discomfort and
potential pressure issues. Mr. A wanted a
comfortable and durable chair for discharge
from the hospital and then return back to his
home country.
Following a Made2Aid CPD training session for
the hospital Occupational Therapy Team, the
Qimova chair was discussed as a potentially
suitable chair for Mr .A as it could be easily
adapted and customised to suit his exact
needs.
The Assessment: – When assessing Mr. A it was identified that
the chair he was currently using was not the correct seat width
or depth for him. The Qimova chair has adjustable seat width,
depth and height, and it was quickly altered to Mr A’s exact
measurements.
The chair cushion provided gives medium pressure relief, with a
memory foam section below the IT’s to centre the pelvis and
prevent the hips coming forward.
The Qimova chair also features flip-out integral leg rests that
can be elevated and precisely positioned, with adjustable calf
pads, knee pads and footplates. Mr. A’s legs were abducted, so
the hip guides were brought together and moved down to
support his legs and the knee pads were angled-in slightly to
keep his legs in mid-line.
By Made2Aid
Case study When Mr. A’s hips were centred and his lower body positioned
correctly, we adjusted the height of the backrest to ensure that
it gave full trunk support. We then designed a custom-
contoured back cushion for extra support around the hips,
which also featured a memory foam panel down the centre,
offering pressure relief and comfort along the spinal cord. The
thoracic supports on the chair are also adjustable in size,
height, depth and angle. Mr. A has low tone, affecting his
seated stability, therefore lateral.
The Qimova chair features an impressive 45°
of tilt and 165° back recline which proved to
be an essential feature for Mr. A, as he can
now spend longer in his chair. This also
reduces the need for transfers throughout the
day.
The manual chair has an adjustable attendant
handle which makes the chair easy for carers
to handle. Mr. A also has a power base that
can be added to his Qimova comfort chair to
convert it from a manual to a fully powered
chair. This will be used when he is
rehabilitated and ready to drive himself, or for
when his carers want the chair to be power
assisted.
Previously, Mr. A had Ottobock armrests to
keep his arms in an optimum position. Qimova
designed and manufactured bespoke
channelled armrests to support this arm
position. This was achieved by providing
supports to either side of the armrest and
around the back of the elbows, coupled with a
raised section under the palm to slightly
elevate the hands and allow flexion at the
wrist. Support and precise positioning were
essential to improve his alignment.
Finally, Mr. A’s Head was supported using the
multi-arm headrest, which is very effective
when addressing difficult head positioning
issues. By simply loosening the multi-arm and
adjusting the headrest as needed, Mr. A’s head
was well-supported in the desired position.
Another benefit of the multi-arm is that it can
be adjusted easily throughout the day.
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5. Comfort without
compromise
COMFORT
“Comfort without compromise” is our company philosophy,
and what we have built our reputation on.
We offer a unique system that focuses on comfort, adjustability and
posture management.
Our goal is to ensure every wheelchair user has the opportunity to feel as
comfortable as possible while keeping a good posture.
• 45-degree rear, tilt in space and anterior tilt
• Fully reclining backrest with angle lock
• Fully adjustable Arm rests in Height –Depth and Angle
• Fully Articulating Leg rests with adjustable Calf Supports
• Comfort seating system with memory foam
All the above features combine to allow the user to spend as many hours as
required in their wheelchair.
Highest build
quality
Qimova wheelchairs are extraordinarily durable and reliable.
The metal construction and our quality build process ensure
they can change and adapt to the user for many years to come.
Each individual component undergoes a stringent quality testing procedure,
to ensure it meets all relevant ISO and EN standards for power and
manual wheelchairs.
All our wheelchairs have been crash-tested and passed the official
ISO 7176-19 requirements.
All upholstery has been tested for resistance to ignition and passed the official
BS ISO 7176-16 requirements. Loose Covers: BS 5852 ignition source 1.
QUALITY
45° Tilt in Space
Relax
165° Recline
Tilt and Recline
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6. 4 sizes –
many variations
All our Manual and Power wheelchairs, are available
in 4 different, adjustable sizes:
Paediatric - for small children
Junior - for young people or small persons
Adult – traditional adult size
Bariatric - for extra-large wheelchair-users
Every size is adjustable in seat width, seat depth and backrest height. This
means we can build a wheelchair that exactly fits your current and future
personal needs.
Every size can be combined with a whole range of accessories, both standard
and non-standard sizes.
4 SIZES INDIVIDUAL
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J
A
B
P J A B
Evolving
with you
The modular construction means that all
seating systems are interchangeable between
Manual and Power base.
Every user can have their own personal seating
system and this system can be placed on a Manual
or a Power base.
If a wheelchair base needs service, the wheelchair user’s
seating system can be placed on a borrowed base and
the wheelchair user can continue their day in their own
seating system, while their own base is being repaired.
All Qimova wheelchairs offer the ability to upgrade from
a Manual wheelchair to a full indoor/outdoor power base
wheelchair for a fraction of the cost.
Ability to change from rear wheel to front
wheel drive or vice versa in minutes.
Every Qimova wheelchair can be changed from either rear
wheel drive to front wheel drive or the other way around
giving the user more choice in their surroundings.
Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Manual base Power base
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7. Build and design
your own
wheelchair
In our product range there is a selection of:
• Seat and backrest cushions
• Armrest pads, calf pad cushions
• Headrest and cushions
• Thoracic supports
• Hipguides
• Adjustable pommels
• Frame colours
• Different fabrics including incontinence
• Option of folding back for transportation
• Option for locking back rest recline
You can read more about many of the accessories on page 24-27.
PRODUCT RANGE
CHANGEABLE
Qimova manufactures standard and bespoke wheelchairs,
designed to give our clients unparalleled comfort and relief
from pressure.
A unique modular and flexible system, with more than 5000
components available, makes it possible to build a wheelchair
customized to an individual’s needs.
• Width and length adjustable
• Adjustable Manual and Power base, one base fits all seat sizes
• Articulating length and height adjustable Legrest with adjustable calf pads
• Height-Angle-Depth adjustable Armrests
• Manual seat height adjustment
• Option of powered seat raise on Powered wheelchair
• Adjustable centre of gravity
• Core wheelchair can be designed for alternative seating systems
Width adjustable base
Length adjustable base Power chair
Maximum height Minimum height
Core wheelchairs for alternative seating systems
Seat height adjustment
Adjustable centre of gravity
The whole seating system can be moved forwards and backwards on the frame
Manual chair
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8. “I would just like to extend my thanks to Ashley at Qimova who
recently came to my house in Derby to demonstrate and assess me for a
wheelchair. The demonstration was not only very thorough, explaining all
the functions, I was able to try the chair and move it around my home.
Nothing was hurried and all questions were clearly and simply answered.
The features, comfort and seat measuring/fitting were tailored to my
needs. I’m very impressed with this friendly professional and efficient
company, I would highly recommend them.”
“The versatility of Meg’s new chair has opened the door to a life
that everyone takes for granted. Qimova’s knowledge parallels
their passion for top rate person centred care.”
Mrs Jefferson, Hereford
Shirley Salter, Derbyshire
Customer
testimonials
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9. QIMOVA GAS
Qimova Manual wheelchair with gas operated tilt in
space and reclining back rest and articulating leg rest
• 45 Degree Tilt in Space
• 165 Degree Reclining Back rest with optional Lock
• Articulating Leg rests with Fully Adjustable Calf supports
• Fully adjustable Arm rests in Height –Depth and Angle
• Manual Seat height adjustment from 38 to 59cm
• Adjustable seat width and depth
• Adjustable Back rest height
• Front or Rear wheel drive 12, 16 or 24” Flexel Wheels
• Choice of 6 base colours Black-Red-Yellow-White-Blue or Bronze
• Pressure relief cushioning
• Adjustable lumbar support
• User weight up to 230kg
Long Medium Short Tiny
Unit Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
Total length with
legrests and 16” wheels
mm 860 940 860 940 860 940 820 920
Total width with 16”
wheels
mm 603 703 603 703 603 703 603 703
Total weight without
removable items
kg 45 45 44 43
Back rest to seat angle
(recline)
° -3 70 -3 70 -3 70 -3 34
Seat angle (tilt) ° -18 45 -18 45 -18 45 -13 36
Seat depth mm 490 560 440 510 380 450 300 380
Seat width, Wide mm 520 600 520 600 520 600 520 600
Seat width, Medium mm 420 500 420 500 420 500 420 500
Seat width, Narrow mm 320 400 320 400 320 400 320 400
Seat height, ground to
seat board, 16” 24”
wheels
mm 370 510 370 510 370 510 370 510
Seat height, ground to
seat board, 12” 20”
wheels
mm 325 465 325 465 325 465 325 465
Back rest height mm 400 650 400 650 400 650 400 650
Distance footplate to
seat board
mm 290 580 290 580 290 580 290 580
Distance armrest to
seat board
mm 225 410 225 410 225 410 225 410
Lower leg to seat
surface angle
° -2 90 -2 90 -2 90 -2 90
Distance between arm
pads, seat width +
mm -20 75 -20 75 -20 75 -20 75
Up to 45° of tilt in Space
Up to 165° of Recline
Qimova Manual wheelchair with manually
operated tilt and recline
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10. Qimova Manual wheelchair with electrically operated tilt
in space and reclining back rest and articulating leg rest
• This allows either the user or carer to alter the position of the wheelchair
throughout the day by a remote hand control allowing the user to spend as
many hours as required in their wheelchair by the touch of a button
• Power operated 45 Degree Tilt in Space (user or Carer operated)
• Power operated 165 Degree Reclining Back rest with Lock
• Power operated Articulating Leg rests with Fully Adjustable Calf supports
• Fully adjustable Arm rests in Height –Depth and Angle
• Manual Seat height adjustment from 38 to 59cm
• Adjustable seat width and depth
• Adjustable Back rest height
• Front or Rear wheel drive 12, 16 or 24” Flexel Wheels
• Choice of 6 base colours Black-Red-Yellow-White-Blue or Bronze
• Pressure relief cushioning
• Adjustable lumbar support
• User weight up to 230kg
QIMOVA ELECTRIC
Long Medium Short Tiny
Unit Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
Total length with
legrests and 16” wheels
mm 860 940 860 940 860 940 820 920
Total width with 16”
wheels
mm 603 703 603 703 603 703 603 703
Total weight without
removable items
kg 52 51 50 49
Back rest to seat angle
(recline)
° -7 75 -7 75 -7 75 -3 34
Seat angle (tilt) ° -17 40 -17 40 -17 40 -13 36
Seat depth mm 490 560 440 510 380 450 300 380
Seat width, Wide mm 520 600 520 600 520 600 520 600
Seat width, Medium mm 420 500 420 500 420 500 420 500
Seat width, Narrow mm 320 400 320 400 320 400 320 400
Seat height, ground to
seat board, 16” 24”
wheels
mm 370 510 370 510 370 510 370 510
Seat height, ground to
seat board, 12” 20”
wheels
mm 325 465 325 465 325 465 325 465
Back rest height mm 400 650 400 650 400 650 400 650
Distance footplate to
seat board
mm 290 580 290 580 290 580 290 580
Distance armrest to
seat board
mm 225 410 225 410 225 410 225 410
Lower leg to seat
surface angle
° -5 70 -5 70 -5 70 -5 70
Distance between arm
pads, seat width +
mm -20 75 -20 75 -20 75 -20 75
Qimova Manual wheelchair with power
operated tilt and recline
Up to 45° of tilt in Space
Up to 165° of Recline
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11. QIMOVA POWER WHEELCHAIR
Qimova Power wheelchair with power operated tilt in space,
reclining back rest and articulating leg rest
• Our full indoor/outdoor powered wheelchair allows the user full
and complete independence with the added ability of changing
their positioning/posture through the simple to use joystick with
full digital picture
• Power operated 45 Degree Tilt in Space (user or Carer operated)
• Power operated 165 Degree Reclining Back rest with Lock
• Power operated Articulating Leg rests with Fully Adjustable Calf supports
• Fully adjustable Arm rests in Height –Depth and Angle
• Manual Seat height adjustment from 38 to 59cm. Option of powered
seat raise
• Adjustable seat width and depth
• Adjustable Back rest height
• Front or Rear wheel drive 10, 12 or 14-inch Alloy Flexel wheels
• Choice of 6 base colours Black-Red-Yellow-White-Blue or Bronze
• Pressure relief cushioning
• Adjustable lumbar support
• Range of up to 25 miles on a single charge
• User weight up to 230kg
Long Medium Short Tiny
Unit Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
Total length with
legrests and 10” - 14”
wheels
mm 995 1080 995 1080 995 1080 955 1060
Total width with 10” -
14” wheels
mm 600 675 600 675 600 675 600 675
Total weight without
removable items
kg 110 109 108 108
Back rest to seat angle
(recline)
° -7 75 -7 75 -7 75 -3 34
Seat angle (tilt) ° -17 40 -17 40 -17 40 -13 36
Seat depth mm 490 560 440 510 380 450 300 380
Seat width, Wide mm 520 600 520 600 520 600 520 600
Seat width, Medium mm 420 500 420 500 420 500 420 500
Seat width, Narrow mm 320 400 320 400 320 400 320 400
Seat height, ground to
seat board, 14” wheels
mm 410 550 410 550 410 550 410 550
Seat height, ground to
seat board, 10” wheels
mm 360 500 360 500 360 500 360 500
Back rest height mm 400 650 400 650 400 650 400 650
Distance footplate to
seat board
mm 290 580 290 580 290 580 290 580
Distance armrest to
seat board
mm 225 410 225 410 225 410 225 410
Lower leg to seat
surface angle
° -5 70 -5 70 -5 70 -5 70
Distance between arm
pads, seat width +
mm -20 75 -20 75 -20 75 -20 75
Up to 45° of tilt in Space
Up to 165° of Recline
Qimova indoor/outdoor Powered wheelchair
with power operated tilt and recline
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12. “A truly modular wheelchair in every sense with excellent
Comfort qualities and adjustability that meets the needs of
our clients perfectly no matter what their condition! It’s very
refreshing to work with a company who put their client’s
needs first and foremost.”
Made2aid, Southend
“We have used the Qimova products for a while now and
always found both the products and the service to be of
excellent quality. As service and aftercare are as important
as having the right chair in the first place, I would have
no hesitation in recommending Qimova as a top class
manufacturer and supplier.”
TPG Disable Aids, Hereford
“It’s refreshing to deal with a company as efficient
as Qimova and as capable andwilling to make
products that people require.”
Irish Dealer
Dealer
testimonials
“Qimova – quality, flexibility, functionality and comfort! Cost
effective and a great company to work with!! Radcliffe has no
hesitation in recommending Qimova products to all our clients”
Radcliffe Rehabilitation Solutions, Northamptonshire
“We are very impressed with the engineering and design of
the Qimova range, clearly a lot of thought has been given with
the end user in mind. It has many unique and key features
as standard. A large range of functionality and built in
adjustability makes the Qimova a very adaptable product that
fits perfectly in to our core range of Wheelchairs.”
Recare, Oxfordshire
“Very impressed with the quality, functionality and
adjustability of this range of Comfort wheelchairs a very
impressive product indeed that’s tailored to the individuals
needs and complements our range of Mobility hire equipment
and our try before you buy scheme.”
Horizon Mobility, Gloucestershire
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13. Accessories
Seat cushion
The Qimova Pressure Relief Cushion
absorbs the pressure on the coccyx
and vertebral column in centrally
placed soft foam. Surrounding high
elastic cold foam supports the
remaining weight of the body. This
construction prevents the pelvis from
sliding forward thereby ensuring an
anatomically correct sitting position.
The air channel in the soft foam aids
ventilation and prevents the build up
of heat and humidity.
The cushions are available in four
different shapes and different sizes:
Flat – when there is no need for extra
support around the thighs and legs.
The position of the drop shaped soft
foam can be altered as needed by
indication the distance from the
front of the seat to the start of
the soft foam.
Wedges – wedge on each side of the
seat to ensure a comfortable sitting
position. The seat cushions include the
option to place the wedges as needed
and in either thin or height wedges.
Anti-thrust – these cushions have
an elevation, or bump, in the front of
the cushion and offers a restraint-
free option for different positioning
problems associated with forward
thrust and sacral sitting. Anti-thrust
cushions are used for more severe
forward-sliding issues than the
wedge cushion.
Backrest cushion
Qimova produces backrests in a wide
variety of different shapes and sizes.
They are available with or without
a soft centre and with or without
supporting wedges. The cushion is
made from moulded cold foam, which
keeps its shape for many years.
Side support can be built-in and the
backrest can include an inflatable
lumber support to ensure a correct
sitting postion. The width of the
backrest at the height of the user’s
shoulders is narrow enough to allow
users to freely move their arms.
The cushions are available in two
different shapes and sizes. Both
shapes can be provided with a soft
centre for extra protection of the
spinal column:
Flat – is available in different depths.
Wedges – wedge on each side of the
back to ensure a comfortable sitting
position. The back rest cushions
include the option to place the wedges
as needed and in either thin or height
wedges.
Lumber support
Having a good lumber support is
paramount for users spending many
hours in a wheelchair. Qimova
lumber support is attached between
the backrest cushion and backrest
board and can be adjusted in any
direction at any time making sure
that you will always have the correct
support where needed.
Thoracic support
If a user has a tendency to lean
towards one side when sitting,
there may be danger of scoliosis
development. Using a lateral thoracic
support can help stabilize the trunk
and maintain a midline position.
The Qimova thoracic support is
collapsible to make it easy to enter
and exit the chair.
Hipguide
Hip guides are a very important
accessories in any wheelchair for
managing a correct posture, to help
align and keep your pelvis in a correct
position. Qimova hip guides are fully
adjustable in height-angle and depth
as well as cushion sizes.
Headrest
Qimova produces different types of
headrests.
There are three different brackets
available:
Combi-arm – the bracket is ideal when
only the height and angle needs to be
adjusted.
Multi-arm, lock bracket – is useful in
difficult positioning situations. Simply
loosen the handle and adjust the
headrest as needed. Then turn the
handle back again to lock the
headrest positon.
Pommel front
Also known as medical knee supports
or abductors. Use of a pommel can
promote good positioning of the knee
and reduce hip stress. The angle of the
Qimova pommel can be adjusted and
the pommel can also be positioned
sideways. When not in use, it can be
removed from the chair.
Multi-arm, friction bracket – is useful
in difficult positioning. Simply loosen
the knob and adjust the headrest as
needed. Then turn the knob back again
to lock the headrest into position. The
bracket can be adjusted on multiple
planes to allow for optimal support
Headrest cushion
All cushions are made in cold foam
and the shapes are: Flat, Roll, Shallow
double sided, Deep headrest cushion,
Deep left hand side headrest cushion,
Deep right hand side headrest cushion.
There are six different headrest
cushions available:
Flat cushion – Our basic flat cushion
for use in transportation.
Roll cushion – The Roll Profile Cushion
provides comfortable support for the
base (Occipital bone) of the head.
Shallow double sided cushion – Two
small side supports offer extra support
for the user who needs help keeping
their head aligned whilst seated.
Deep headrest cushion – This cushion
supports and cradles the head
and neck, promoting correct spine
alignment. It is specifically designed
for users with little control over head
movement. It offers excellent lateral
support.
Deep left or right hand side headrest
cushion – This cushion is useful in
difficult positioning situations. It
allows the user to lean the head
against the deep side of the cushion,
and therefore offers excellent lateral
support.
Armrest
The height of the armrest can
be adjusted to meet almost any
configuration and the armrest’s
horizontal angle can be altered to
accommodate special needs.
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14. Calf support
Provides support for the lower leg.
The bracket is adjustable in many
ways, it can be shifted both backwards
and forwards, and it can be rotated to
match specific needs in height, depth
and length. The calfpad cushions are
available in a wide variety of sizes and
shapes. All cushions are made in high
density foam with a memory foam
topper. The shapes area, flat, with inner
edge, with outer edge and with double-
edge (both inner and outer edge).
Footplates
Plastic or Metal. Plastic footplates are
in three different sizes: small, medium
and large. Metal footplates are in small
and medium.
The adjustment tube is available in
three lengths and all of them are
steplessly adjustable.
All in one footboard – Made from light
steel and designed for any shape and
size of feet allowing better positioning
and alignment.
Angle Huggers
The hugger is made to encourage
foot stability and alignment. The hook
and loop fastening system provides a
soft but effective securing method to
ensure stability.
Kneepads
Our soft knee pads help to gently stop
the legs from splaying outwards and
keep the body in alignment.
Belts Harnesses
The Qimova range of belts and
harnesses includes: 2 and 4-point
pelvic belts, shoulder harnesses, trunk
supports with or without zip among
others. They all come in a range of
sizes with soft neoprene padded areas
for maximum comfort. They are all
machine washable.
Leg rests
All our wheelchairs can be fitted with
either manually operated or electrically
operated leg rests. The legrests swing
away to allow the user easy entry and
exit in and out of the chair.
Centre mounted leg rest
Has infinite adjustment starting at 90
degrees and articulating to 45 degrees
with height and depth adjustment
including a dynamic foot board when
in extension.
Negative angle leg rest
Has infinite adjustment starting at
negative 45 degrees and articulating
to vertical with height and depth
adjustment. Can be mounted with
either separate adjustable foot plates
or a single wooden foot board.
Armpads
Qimova armpads are made in high
density foam.
The armpads are available in four
different shapes and can be made in
different sizes:
Flat – The armrest cushion is slightly
rounded on the edges to prevent the
arm from falling out. Can be made to
measurement.
Inner-edge armpad – this cushion is
with a flexible edge for comfort.
Outer-edge armpad – this cushion is
with a flexible edge for comfort.
Inner and outer-edge armpad – this
double-edged cushioning to provide
more fixation of the arm.
Spiker board
Our spiker board is a complete and
full extension to the seat cushion
that allows the user to have their
legs supported whilst in a horizontal
position. This is a very good option for
users who have had major surgery on
their lower limbs and need to keep
them in a fixed and
supportive position.
Pushing handle
All Qimova Wheelchairs have pushing
handles for carers to manually push
the wheelchair.
There are three different pushing
handles available:
Foldable – the handle can be adjusted
in different heights.
Pushbar – fixed handle, mainly used
for power chairs.
Rotating, width height adjustable -
The handles can be easily adjusted by
loosening the lever next to the pushing
handles. The pushing handle can also
be turned all the way to the front of
the wheelchair, making it possible for
carers to push the wheelchair, while it
is in a horizontal position. Adjustments
to the turning angle on the pushing
handle can be made individually.
Swing arm for joystick
The wheelchair joystick can be
equipped with a swing arm. This
makes it possible to move the
wheelchair close to items such as
tables without the joystick being
in the way.
Frame colours
The colour of the frame can be made
in six different colours.
Fabrics
All Qimova cushions are upholstered
with high quality fabrics. The fabrics
allow the skin to breath and are fire
tested to meet EN 1021-1/2 standard.
The covers are machine washable at
40-60 degrees.
Joysticks
The DX2 Master Remote (REM550) is a
stylish high-end joystick remote with
a large, clear, full colour LCD screen. It
provides easy control and a high level
of functionality to a wide variety of
users.
The DX Master Remote (G90) is a high-
end joystick remote easily operated by
a wide variety of users. Smaller than
REM550.
As an attendant controlled only
wheelchair, the joystick, G90, is most
conveniently placed near the pushbar.
It is fully adjustable sidewise and in
height, depth, and angle.
Dual control
Joystick remote that enables an
attendant to drive the chair instead
of the user. The attendant control
unit may be used in addition to a
secondary remote and master remote
all on the same system.
Amputee board
Our Amputee board is a part extension
to our seat cushion and as with all
our accessories is fully adjustable in
height depth and angle. We have a
large variation of high density foam
cushioning with a memory foam
topper to ensure our clients comfort
and support at all times.
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15. “Qimova have been excellent with their service right from our
initial contact, not only did they offer to come to us to show us
their wheelchair and assess my mother, they offered us a try
before you buy policy. My mother had been so uncomfortable in a
standard wheelchair but from the first time she sat in the Qimova
wheelchair it was immediately apparent that both her posture
and comfort had improved significantly. The after sales service is
second to none with any enquiry dealt with straight away.”
Clive Brown
Customer
testimonials
“So comfortable and adjustable it’s like an armchair on
wheels. Thank you very much Qimova for your time and
effort and the professional way you have taken care of
and listened to my seating needs.”
Mrs Mary Lee Bromsgrove, West Mid
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16. Ambassador
Biography
Damian was born in Cardiff in May 1982 and
was born in perfect health. Medical negligence
caused an incubator to fail, causing Damian to
suffer two consecutive haemorrhages after
being put back into the incubator that had
failed. This left Damian with quadriplegic
cerebral palsy, scoliosis and other complex
conditions. Damian’s childhood was difficult
and he was brought up in an abusive
environment and eventually had to be moved
from his home along with his mother and
younger brother for his own safety.
Despite these twin drawbacks Damian was
determined to achieve an education. He was
told that this would be impossible due to his
Cerebral Palsy and extreme dyslexia. In fact,
he was told that his future rested in some
anonymous day centre. Damian had other
plans and fought against this attitude and not
only achieved a BA Honours in Care
Management, but also an MSC in Paediatrics
graduating with first class honours. He has
been published both in medical journals and
by the BBC and has often worked as a trusted
source in giving opinions on both political and
care matters.
Ambassador
The reason that Damian has agreed to become
an ambassador and representative for Qimova
in Wales is twofold.
Firstly, the product provides an excellent
postural solution providing excellent
outcomes for both children and adults with
complex seating conditions.
It allows the user to explore their environment
in comfort and as a modular system it allows
for a more personalized and dynamic
prescription to be created for the user. The
huge amount of adjustment and functionality
means that the chair really does evolve over
time with the client. The chairs are able to
give a full 165-degree backrest recline and
45-degree of tilt in space, helping to relieve
pressure on the spine and coccyx in situations
where a person needs to use the chair for
prolonged periods of time. The Qimova range
of wheelchairs can also be used as a changing
platform in the absence of suitable changing
facilities, removing anxiety for the carers and
individual.
Work
Damian has run for public office and is a
strong believer in Noland’s Seven Principles of
Public Life and strives to live by them. Damian
began work in the voluntary sector, working as
a patient advisor for the wheelchair and
Rehabilitation Service and the NHS in 2006.
He also began his first company, a successful
networking business. He now works for the
Care Council for Wales and has been
instrumental in the creation, amendment and
implementation of several important care laws
that will change the future for both carers and
service users all over Wales. He is also working
on the study curriculum for carers in Wales to
ensure a vital and appropriate training of our
future care work force.
Damian is also Managing Director of his own
consultancy and works widely in the
promotion and brokerage of disability
software, hardware and services both in the
UK and internationally. He has lectured at all
four Royal Colleges in the UK and for many
other colleges on disability awareness,
responsibility and Paediatric care for sufferers
with Cerebral Palsy.
Damian is currently facilitating at Academy
Wales the high level Civil Service Summer
School and is working on Several courses
designed to improve care for children with
disabilities across a wide range of care
services both private and public.
Secondly, apart from being very impressed
with the whole product range It is not very
often that you come across a company with a
genuine empathy and desire to help and
support their customer base. They take their
time in understanding each person’s unique
often complex needs and requirements and
work tirelessly to achieve a solution and
positive outcome!
Damian Joseph Bridgeman
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