Invacare Rea Azalea Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair
The Invacare Rea Azalea is the market-leading tilt-in-space wheelchair, designed to manage all aspects of postural support and comfort for a wide range of users and clinical needs. Weighing 34kg with a lifting weight of 16.5kg and supporting a maximum user weight of 135kg, the Invacare Rea Azalea is crash tested and available in transit and self-propel configurations to suit different levels of mobility. Priced on assessment only, it is a highly individualised solution tried and trusted the world over for complex postural management.
Invacare Rea Azalea Performance and Stability
The unique Dual Stability System ensures exceptional safety and confidence is maintained at all times, with the seating system moving forward and down inside the frame during tilt and recline to guarantee stability even at full range. Pivot points are aligned to match the natural pivot points of the body, enabling synchronised movement between the user and the wheelchair to reduce the risk of shear and pressure. An overall length of 95 to 102cm and overall width of seat width plus 22cm provide a practical and manageable footprint for everyday indoor and outdoor use.
Invacare Rea Azalea Comfort and Seating Adjustability
The seating system offers 25° of seat tilt and 30° of backrest recline, both easily adjusted by attendant gas pistons for light and effortless repositioning throughout the day. Seat width adjusts from 39cm to 55cm and seat depth from 43cm to 50cm, with an optional electric controlled version offering independent postural control for the user. The Flex 3 tension-adjustable backrest accommodates complex spinal shapes with height, width, and angle adjustment, and can be rotated to provide support where it is most needed.
Options and Accessories
The Rea Azalea boasts a large assortment of options and accessories to address a wide range of postural challenges as the user’s needs evolve over time. The Flex 3 backrest plate provides sturdy and adaptable support with both width and height adjustment, available alongside a range of postural support cushions to complement the seating system. Transit wheels are available for attendant propulsion, while a variety of self-propel wheel options support more moderately active individuals.