Applicability and features of various wheelchairs
Applicability and features of various wheelchairs:
Currently on the market There are many types of wheelchairs, which can be divided into aluminum alloy, light material and steel according to the material. For example, they can be divided into ordinary wheelchairs and special wheelchairs. Special wheelchairs can be divided into: leisure sports wheelchair series, electronic wheelchair series, seat side wheelchair series Wheelchair series, help standing wheelchair series, etc.
Ordinary wheelchair: mainly composed of wheelchair frame, wheel, brake and other devices
Scope of application:
Lower limb disability, hemiplegia , the paraplegic below the chest and the elderly with limited mobility.
Features:
Patients can operate fixed or removable armrests by themselves
Fixed footrests or removable Type foot pedals
It can be folded for carrying or when not in use
According to different models and prices, it can be divided into:
hard seat, soft seat, pneumatic tire or solid seat Wheelchairs with core tires, among them: fixed armrests and fixed footrests, are cheaper.
Special wheelchair: mainly because its functions are relatively complete.
High-back reclining wheelchair
Scope of application:
High paraplegics and the elderly and infirm
Features: 1. The backrest of the reclining wheelchair is as high as the occupant’s head. Removable armrests and turn-lock footrests. The pedals can be raised and lowered and rotated 90 degrees. horizontal position.
2. The angle of the backrest can be adjusted in segments or can be adjusted to the level without any segment (equivalent to a bed). The user can rest in a wheelchair. The headrest can also be removed.
Electric wheelchair
Scope of application:For people with high paraplegia or hemiplegia but with one-hand control ability.
The electric wheelchair is powered by a battery, and has a continuous travel capacity of about 20 kilometers on a single charge. It has a one-hand control device, which can move forward, backward and turn, and can be used indoors and outdoors. Prices are higher.
Toilet wheelchair
Scope of application: For the physically handicapped and elderly who cannot use the toilet on their own.
Toilet wheelchair: It is divided into small wheeled toilet chair and wheelchair with commode, which can be selected according to the occasion of use.
Sport Wheelchair
Sport Wheelchair: For disabled people to use in sports activities, divided into two categories: ball and racing . The design is special, and the materials used are generally aluminum alloy or light materials, which are strong and lightweight.
Assistance Wheelchair
Assistance Wheelchair: It is a standing and sitting wheelchair
For patients with paraplegia or cerebral palsy to perform standing training, through training:
One is to prevent patients from osteoporosis, promote blood circulation and strengthen muscle strength training.
Secondly, it is convenient for patients to pick up. Scope of application: paraplegic patients, cerebral palsy patients.
