What are the classifications of wheelchairs
General wheelchairs
As the name suggests, they are wheelchairs sold by general medical equipment stores , Roughly the shape of a chair, four wheels, the rear wheel is larger, add a push wheel, the brake is also added to the rear wheel, the front wheel is smaller, used for steering, and an anti-roll wheel is added behind the wheelchair.
General wheelchairs are relatively light and can be folded up.
Applicable to people with general conditions or short-term mobility difficulties, not suitable for prolonged sitting.
From the material, it can also be divided into: iron pipe paint (weight 40-50 catties), steel pipe electroplating (weight 40-50 catties), aluminum alloy (weight 20-30 catties), aviation Aluminum alloy (weight 15-30 catties), aluminum-magnesium alloy (weight 15-30 catties)
Special wheelchair (tailor-made)
Depending on the patient’s condition, there are many different accessories such as reinforced load capacity, special seat cushion or backrest, neck support system, adjustable legs, removable dining table…etc.
Since the name is special, the price is of course very different. In terms of use, it is also troublesome due to a large number of accessories. It is usually used for severe or severe limb or trunk deformities.
Electric wheelchair
It is a wheelchair with an electric motor.
According to the operation method, there are various types of switches such as joysticks and head or blowing and suction systems.
For those who are severely paralyzed or who need a large moving distance, as long as their cognitive ability is good, using an electric wheelchair is a good choice, but it requires a larger space for movement.
