At present, there are many kinds of wheelchairs on the market, which can be divided into aluminum alloy, light materials and steel according to materials, such as ordinary wheelchairs and special wheelchairs. Special wheelchairs can also be divided into: leisure sports wheelchair series, electronic wheelchair series, chair side wheelchair series, station assisted wheelchair series, etc.
Ordinary wheelchair: mainly composed of wheelchair frame, wheel, brake and other devices.
Scope of application: the elderly with lower limb disability, hemiplegia, paraplegia under the chest and mobility difficulties.
Features: patients can operate fixed handrails or removable handrails, fixed pedals or removable pedals by themselves, and can take them out or fold them when not in use.
According to different models and prices, it can be divided into hard seat, soft seat, pneumatic tire or solid tire.
Special wheelchair: fully functional, it is not only a mobile tool for the disabled and the disabled, but also has other functions
High back reclining chair: It is suitable for patients with high paraplegia, the elderly, and patients with weak and sickly body.
Electric wheelchair: used for people with high paraplegia or hemiplegia but with one hand control ability.
Handwheel: It is applicable to the disabled and the elderly, and they cannot enter the toilet by themselves. It is divided into small wheel toilet seat. The wheelchair with toilet can be selected according to the use occasion.
Sports wheelchair: The disabled are used for sports activities, including ball games and motor cars. The design is unique, and the materials used are generally aluminum alloy or light materials, which are strong and light.
Auxiliary wheelchair: It is a dual-use wheelchair for standing and sitting. It is used for standing training of paraplegic or cerebral palsy patients.
Wheelchair selection
There are many kinds of wheelchairs. The most common are ordinary wheelchairs, special wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, special (sports) wheelchairs and scooters.
Ordinary wheelchair
Generally speaking, a wheelchair is roughly the shape of a chair. There are four wheels. The rear wheels are larger. A handwheel has been added. The brakes are also applied to the rear wheels. The front wheels are small for easy steering. Anti roll wheel is added behind the wheelchair
Generally speaking, the wheelchair is very light and can be folded
It is applicable to people who cannot move in general or in a short time. It is not suitable for people who sit for a long time
Special wheelchair
Depending on the patient's situation, there are many different accessories, such as reinforced load, special cushion or backrest, neck support system, adjustable legs, removable table, etc.
Electric wheelchair
This is an electric wheelchair.
Depending on the operating mode, it can be controlled by rocker, head, blowing and suction system and other switches
For the most severely paralyzed or those who need to move for a long distance, as long as their cognitive ability is good, using an electric wheelchair is a good choice, but it requires a lot of space for activities.
Dedicated (sports) wheelchair
Wheelchairs designed for leisure sports or competitions.
Games or basketball are common, and dancing is also common.
Generally speaking, it is characterized by light weight and durability, and many high-tech materials will be used.
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