A brief Introduction of Wheelchairs
The fundamental difference from the traditional electric scooter, battery car, bicycle and other mobility tools is that the electric wheelchair has an intelligent control controller. According to the different operation methods, there are rocker-type controllers, and also controllers with various switches controlled by the head or blowing system, etc. The latter is mainly suitable for severely disabled people with upper and lower limb disabilities. Nowadays, electric wheelchairs have become an indispensable mobility tool for the elderly and people with disabilities. They are suitable for a wide range of objects. As long as the user has clear consciousness and normal cognitive ability, using an electric wheelchair is a good choice, but it requires a certain amount of activity space .
Wheelchair Types
General Wheelchair
Manual wheelchairs are those that require human power to move them. Manual wheelchairs can be folded, stored or placed into the vehicle, although modern wheelchairs can also be rigid frames. The general manual wheelchair is the wheelchair sold by the general medical equipment store. It is roughly the shape of a chair. It has four wheels, the rear wheel is larger, and a hand wheel is added. The brake is also added to the rear wheel. The front wheel is smaller. Turn, add an anti-roll wheel behind the wheelchair.
It is generally suitable for people with limited circumstances or short-term mobility difficulties.
Electric Wheelchair
An electric wheelchair is a wheelchair that adds an electric motor and means of navigation control. Usually a small joystick is mounted on the armrest, instead of manually powered wheelchair movement.
Depending on the operation method, it can be controlled by a rocker, or by various switches such as a head or a suction system.
Large wheel drive electric wheelchair
Large wheel drive electric wheelchair
For those who are severely paralyzed or need a large moving distance, as long as their cognitive ability is good, the use of electric wheelchairs is a good choice, but it requires a larger space for activities.
Special Wheelchair
Depending on the patient's condition, there are many different accessories, such as increased load capacity, special cushions or backrests, neck support systems ... etc.
Since the name is special, the price is of course very different. In use, due to the large number of accessories, it is more troublesome. It is usually used in severe or severe limb or trunk deformation.
Electric wheelchairs also have brakes and horns to notify pedestrians to make way and avoid traffic accidents.
Sports Wheelchair
Specially designed wheelchairs are used for leisure sports or competitions.
Commonly used are racing or basketball, and dancing is also very common.
Generally speaking, light weight and durability are characteristics, and many high-tech materials will be used.
Other Wheelchairs
For example, the scooter belongs to a generalized wheelchair, which is used by many elderly people. It is roughly divided into three wheels and four wheels, driven by an electric motor, with a speed limit of 15km / h and graded by load capacity.
