Racer Special Needs Stroller
The Akces-Med RACER Special Needs Pushchair is a versatile rehabilitation stroller designed to provide outstanding postural support, comfort and mobility for children and young adults with neurologica... read more
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Description
Advanced Postural Support for Everyday Mobility
The Akces-Med RACER has been developed to meet the needs of children and young adults requiring enhanced postural positioning and support. Designed for users with complex mobility needs, it combines clinical seating with a practical outdoor pushchair, enabling families and carers to enjoy everyday activities with greater confidence.
Its supportive seating system promotes correct posture while helping improve comfort during extended periods of sitting. The reclining backrest, adjustable footrests and positioning accessories allow the chair to be tailored to individual requirements.
Please note that this stroller is NOT suitable for occupied use in a vehicle as it has not been crash tested as a car seat. If you require this functionallity please click here to see our crash tested range
Designed for a Wide Range of Conditions
The RACER is suitable for users with a variety of neurological and orthopaedic conditions, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida (myelomeningocele)
- Brain and spinal cord injuries
- Muscular disorders with weakness or paralysis
- Genetic syndromes affecting mobility
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Other conditions requiring specialist postural support and rehabilitation seating
The comprehensive adjustment options allow clinicians and carers to achieve optimum positioning for each individual user.
Exceptional Seating & Positioning
The RACER provides numerous adjustment options to support changing clinical needs.
- Adjustable reclining backrest
- Seat tilt adjustment
- Height-adjustable headrest
- Adjustable footrests
- Pelvic positioning wedge
- Lateral trunk supports
- Adjustable pelvic harness
- Safety vest
- Removable safety bar
- Positioning cushions
These features help maintain a comfortable and supportive seating position throughout the day.
Comfortable Outdoor Performance
Designed for active family life, the RACER performs equally well indoors and outdoors.
- Rear suspension system
- Large rear wheels for improved comfort
- Swivel front wheels
- Directional wheel lock
- Height-adjustable push handle (sizes 1 & 2)
- Foldable lightweight frame
- Compact folded dimensions for transport
The suspension system helps absorb uneven ground, providing a smoother and more comfortable ride for the occupant.
Easy to Fold & Transport
The RACER has been engineered with carers in mind.
- Quick folding mechanism
- Compact storage
- Lightweight aluminium frame
- Easily transported in a vehicle
- Convenient for everyday travel
The stroller folds without removing the seat, making transportation simple and efficient.
Breathable, Durable Upholstery
The upholstery has been designed to maximise comfort while supporting good hygiene.
Features include:
- Breathable 3D spacer fabric
- Hypoallergenic materials
- Waterproof upholstery options
- Easy-clean fabrics
- Reflective safety elements
The breathable fabric helps improve airflow, keeping users comfortable during longer outings
Key features
- Foldable frame with 4 fixed wheels
- Stable structure for safety
- Equipped with breathable, hypoallergenic 3D spacer fabric
- Rear wheels have shock absorbers
- Rotational abduction block
- Adjustable side pelottes for correct positioning
- Adjustable backrest
- Adjustable headrest
- Safety vest
- Safety rail
- Footrest with stabilizing belt
- Side covers for calves
- 12.5" front and rear fixed wheels
- Adjustable push handle (size 1 and 2)
- Underseat storage basket
- Reflective safety markings
- Accessories available inclusing raincover, canopy, cup holder, tray etc
- Not suitable for occupied use in vehicle.
The manufacturer states that this stroller is recommended in the following cases -
- Degenerative conditions
- Brain and spinal cord injuries -paraplegia, hemiplegia, balance and motor coordination disorders
- Demyelinating disease (e.g. multiple sclerosis – SM).
- Meningocele
- Muscles diseases with weakness and paralysis (dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, myositis)
- Genetic disorders
- Degeneration and metabolic disorders
- After head and spinal cord injuries and spine trauma with paralysis and paresis with paraplegia, especially in quadriplegia condition (as a stage of rehabilitation process or permanent orthopedic support)
- Cerebral palsy – various types and forms.
Breathable Upholstery - Atmo™
Waterproof Upholstery- Hydro™
Accessories are available only in black, for all colour versions of upholstery. Real upholstery colours may also differ from the presented images.
This item is manufactured to order so cannot be returned unless it is delivered with a fault to you. In this instance you can return within 14 days and receive a replacement item to the same specification. After 14 days your item will be covered under the manufacurer warranty period. Please ensure that you review the details sizes and specification to ensure that this item is right for your childs needs.
Specification
Size 1
- Indicative user height up to 120cm
- Seat width 33cm
- Seat depth 33cm
- Headrest height 50-62cm adjustable
- Backrest height 62cm
- Backrest width 30cm
- Seat to footrest 30-33 adjustable
- Seat depth to abduction block 15-18cm adjustable
- Footrest length 20cm
- Push handle height 106cm
- Seat tilt angle 20°
- Backrest tilt angle 90-140°
- Footplace tilt angle 100-120°
- Max user weight 35kg
Size 2
- Indicative user height up to 150cm
- Seat width 36cm
- Seat depth 43cm
- Headrest height 60-72cm
- Backrest height 72cm
- Backrest width 32cm
- Seat to footrest 31-36cm adjustable
- Seat depth to abduction block 23-26cm adjustable
- Footrest length 20cm
- Push handle height 106cm
- Seat tilt angle 20°
- Backrest tilt angle 90-135°
- Footplace tilt angle 100-125°
- Max user weight 50kg
Size 3
- Indicative user height up to 180cm
- Seat width 39cm
- Seat depth 47cm
- Headrest height 66-84cm adjustable
- Backrest height 84cm
- Backrest width 36cm
- Seat to footrest 37-45cm adjustable
- Seat depth to abduction block 28-32cm adjustable
- Footrest length 22cm
- Push handle height 106cm
- Seat tilt angle 20°
- Backrest tilt angle 90-140°
- Footplace tilt angle 100-120°
- Max user weight 60kg
Size 4
- Indicative user height up to 180cm
- Seat width 45cm
- Seat depth 47cm
- Headrest height 66-84cm adjustable
- Backrest height 84cm
- Backrest width 41cm
- Seat to footrest 37-45cm adjustable
- Seat depth to abduction block 28-32cm adjustable
- Footrest length 22cm
- Push handle height 106cm
- Seat tilt angle 20°
- Backrest tilt angle 90-140°
- Footplace tilt angle 100-120°
- Max user weight 90kg