BILD is proud to be the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois local dealer for Broda wheelchairs and rolling seating systems. We are proud to offer this legacy product which has provided superior comfort and adjustability for individuals as well as ease of use for their caregivers and loved ones.
Broda is a renowned seating and positioning company that has provided high-quality, comfortable, and extremely durable seating systems since 1981. Broda wheelchairs and positioning systems are known for their remarkable comfort and superior adjustability. These quality positioning chairs are manufactured in Canada where the frames are hand-built from the raw materials, and the upholstery is hand-sewn to the highest quality standards.
Broda wheelchairs, positioning chairs, shower chairs, bathroom chairs, and foot-propelling chairs provide comfort, adjustability, and reliably durable support. BILD’s Physical Therapists, and ATPs – Assistive Technology Providers, provide the knowledge and expertise for the best fit and configuration for each individual’s unique needs.
Why Choose a Broda Chair?
- Comfort which allows upright sitting and activity with the ability to change positions and achieve maximal comfort. Portability allows for comfortable mobility and socialization.
- Allows for ease of movement for caregivers and ease of transfers for caregivers and individuals.
- Well-made quality construction – providing worry-free strength and solid construction, manufactured in North America.
- Easy repositioning offers management of medical needs with easy positioning adjustments of tilt, recline, and leg elevation
- Dependent positioning for management of swelling.
- Repositioning allows for the management of low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension) by allowing repositioning to a more dependent position when limited by dizziness and more upright positioning when able.
- Prevention of pressure sores with its conforming strap system and ability to perform full position changes for pressure relief.
- Support good posture – due to its conforming positioning straps and ability to obtain gravity-reduced positioning.
- Improve sitting tolerance with proven comfort designs.
- Multiple seat adjustment functions allow for Trendelenburg positioning.
- Reduce pain and maximize comfort
Broda Chair Options
Rolling Positioning Wheelchairs
Broda Positioning Comfort Wheelchairs.
Broda provides superior adjustability with comfortable positioning wheelchairs. We have a number of different lines of Broda chairs with easy adjustment of tilt, recline, elevating legrests with padding adjustments.
Foot-Propel Wheelchairs
Broda foot-propel manual wheelchairs
Broda offers a number of different foot propelled wheelchairs “pedal wheelchairs” that allow users to foot propel their wheelchairs. These chairs allow an individual to self propel the manual wheelchair using their feet and hands as well if needed.
Vehicle Transportation Wheelchairs
Vehicle Safe Manual Wheelchairs.
Broda’s quality construction, strength and durability allows for industry leading safety for wheelchair transportation with industry leading WC-19 compliance, and occupied transit features. Broda chairs allow for seating adjustments of tilt, recline and elevating legs which allow for clearance into and out of vehicles even for taller individuals.
Rehab Manual Wheelchairs
Broda rehab seating wheelchairs with custom backrest, cushion and wheel position options
Broda offers rehab seating options with customized adjustable solid backrests, skin protecting cushions, and individualized wheelchair seating systems for individuals who are more active and mobile, but require individualized seating systems. Broda chairs offer tilt in space, recline and swing away elevating leg rest features.
Bariatric Heavy-Duty Wheelchairs
Broda Heavy Duty Bariatric Positioning Chairs
Broda offers superior heavy duty and high weight capacity positioning wheelchairs which provide adjustability for recline, tilt and legrests at very high weight capacities. These comfortable positioning chairs make repositioning and comfort easier with a narrower profile than other bariatric wheelchairs. Bariatric wheelchairs upto 600# weight capacity and shower chairs upto 800# weight capacity.
Shower & Commode Chairs
Bathroom Shower and Commode Rolling Wheelchairs
Broda provides rolling shower and over the toilet bathroom chairs which provide repositioning features such as tilt, recline, and legrest elevation for superior maneuverability and positioning.
Broda Chair Rentals
Broda Rental Chairs
BILD is the Milwaukee, WI based Broda rental dealer, offering various options for rental positioning and comfort chairs. We offer various sizes, models and accessories for our rental chairs in numerous configurations.
Glider and Rocker Chairs
Broda traditional glider chairs, and glider wheelchairs
Broda offers transitional glider chairs which have an automatic unlocking mechanism in the seat to release the gliding function when you sit back, and lock the chair when shifting forward. We also offer rocking functions in traditional Broda positioning chairs for sensory integration and comfort.
Pediatric Chairs
Pediatric glider chairs
Stationary pediatric glider chairs provide an automatic release which allows the chair to glide forward and backward for calming sensory feedback.
Questions and Answers About Broda Chairs
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How are Broda chair systems different than other wheelchairs and positioning chairs?
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- Broda chairs offer a unique patented strap system “comfort tension seating” which conforms to the individual’s sitting position provides neutral positioning, support and skin protection. They offer superior durability and more seating functions than other types of wheelchairs or positioning chairs. These chairs are also tool free, which allow for easier adjustments by caregivers. Broda also provides customization options including upholstry styles, frame colors, padding, accessories, wheel configurations and more.
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What is the warranty of Broda Chairs?
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- Broda wheelchair frames have a 10 year warranty, and other accessories and components, other than upholstery and seat cushions, are warrantied for 2 years from purchase.
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How quickly can I get a Broda Chair?
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- Custom built Broda chairs typically take 4-6 weeks for manufacturing (for individualized features, colors and upholstry selection), however often times stock chairs are available for purchase or for rental.
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Can I rent my Broda chair?
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- BILD provides Broda chair rentals for various models, and stocks many different options for rental. BILD is Based in Milwaukee, WI and provides rentals and sales for surrounding areas.
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Why is there a split in the seat cushion fabric?
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- Many people notice there is a split in the upholstry covering on the seat of a Broda chair. This is designed to allow for use of thigh belts for better positioning of individuals who tend to slide forward in the chair. This also provides for better breathability.
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Do I need to use a cushion on a Broda seat?
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- Seat cushions can be used but are optional. The comfort tension seating conforms to the individual’s shape and is typically very comfortable, eliminating the need for a seat cushion.
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Is Broda a good chair for individuals with Huntington’s Disease?
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- Due to the sear rocker design and full soft pads, and thigh positoining straps Broda chairs are well designed for individuals with Huntington’s disease. Broda chairs provide ideal protection and support for individuals with the diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease.
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Do you service Broda chairs?
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- The intelligent design of Broda chairs makes service and repairs very simple. The durability of Broda chairs makes them among the most reliable chairs around. BILD does carry service parts and components and provides repairs if you need them.
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What sizes are available?
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- Broda chairs come 16″ – 30″ in seat width, 15.5″ – 23″ in seat depth. Overall width is dependent on how the chair is configured, based on arm pads or wheel configuration and shoulder bolsters.
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We Serve the following communities: Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, New Berlin, Waukesha, Mequon, Cedarburg, West Bend, Racine, West Allis, and all of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois
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