Things You Need To Know About Wheelchairs
The chair is an important tool for rehabilitation. It not only provides travel convenience for people with disabilities. It can also help them exercise.
Generally speaking, ordinary wheelchairs are composed of four parts: wheelchair frame, wheels, brake device and seat. There are mainly 6 types of fixed wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, reclining wheelchairs, sports wheelchairs, hand-push wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs. So, what are their pros and cons?
Fixed Wheelchair
The fixed wheelchair has a simple structure, but it takes up a lot of space when not in use, and it is inconvenient if you often need to carry it in and out of the car.
Folding Wheelchair
The frame of the folding wheelchair can be folded, which is easy to carry and transport. It is the most widely used wheelchair at home and abroad, and can be used by adults, teenagers and children.
Reclining Wheelchair
The backrest of the reclining wheelchair can be tilted backward from vertical to horizontal, and the angle of the footrest can also be changed freely.
Sports Wheelchair
The sports wheelchair is a special wheelchair designed according to the competition. It is light in weight and runs faster when used outdoors.
Manual Wheelchair
A manual wheelchair is a wheelchair that is pushed by another person.
Electric Wheelchairs
Electric wheelchairs are divided into two specifications for adults and children. Their weight is about twice that of standard wheelchairs, and there are many ways to operate them.
When purchasing a wheelchair, you can refer to the following 4 points:
1. Generally, for those who are only used as a means of transportation, it is best to choose a foldable and light wheelchair, which can be loaded into the trunk of a car, which is convenient to carry up and down stairs, and takes up a small space when not in use.
2. For special users, such as those who have only one hand or can only use one hand to drive the wheelchair, choose a wheelchair with the function of driving two wheels at the same time with one hand.
3. In addition, when buying a wheelchair, you should read more and ask more questions. First, check whether the seat surface and backrest of the wheelchair are durable; second, check the quality of the rim and spokes, and the flexibility of wheel rotation; third, check the appearance of the wheelchair. The internal quality of a wheelchair with rough appearance is not very good. Choose durable and high-quality wheelchairs with instruction manuals and warranty sheets; look at the medical device registration certificate, regular wheelchairs should have a medical device registration certificate, and the nameplate should have a registration certificate number, etc.
4. For outdoor wheelchair users, it is recommended to purchase a solid tire wheelchair. To avoid the flat tire situation due to poor road conditions.
