Wheelchair suppliers introduce the applicable scope and characteristics of various wheelchairs:
At present, there are many types of wheelchairs on the market, which can be divided into aluminum alloy, lightweight materials, and steel according to their materials. For example, they can be classified into ordinary wheelchairs and special wheelchairs according to their types Special wheelchairs can be divided into: leisure and sports wheelchair series, electronic wheelchair series, seat side wheelchair series, assistive wheelchair series, etc
Ordinary wheelchair: mainly composed of wheelchair frame, wheels, brakes and other devices
Scope of application:
Individuals with lower limb disabilities, hemiplegia, paraplegia below the chest, and elderly people with limited mobility.
characteristic:
Patients can operate fixed or detachable handrails by themselves
Fixed foot pedal or detachable foot pedal
Foldable for outdoor use or when not in use
Divided by model and price:
Wheelchairs with hard seats, soft seats, inflatable tires or solid tires, including fixed armrests and foot pedals, have lower prices.
Special wheelchair: mainly due to its comprehensive functions, it is not only used as a mobility tool for people with disabilities and mobility difficulties, but also has other functions
High backrest reclining wheelchair
Scope of application:
Patients with high paraplegia and those who are elderly, weak, and prone to multiple illnesses
Features: 1. The backrest of the reclining wheelchair is as high as the passenger's head, with detachable armrests and swivel foot pedals. The pedals can be raised and lowered, rotating 90 degrees, and the bracket can be adjusted to a horizontal position.
2. The backrest can be adjusted in sections to adjust the angle or can be adjusted horizontally without sections (equivalent to a bed). Users can rest in a wheelchair. The headrest can also be disassembled.
Electric wheelchair
Scope of application: Used for people with high paraplegia or hemiplegia but with one handed control ability
The electric wheelchair is powered by a battery and has a range of about 20 kilometers on a single charge. It has a one handed control device that can move forward, backward, and turn, and can be used indoors and outdoors. The price is relatively high.
Toilet wheelchair
Scope of application: For use by physically disabled and elderly individuals who are unable to use the restroom on their own.
Toilet wheelchair: divided into small wheel toilet chairs, wheelchairs with toilets, and can be selected according to the occasion of use.
Sports wheelchair
Sports wheelchair: designed for people with disabilities to use during sports activities, divided into two categories: ball games and racing. Special design, usually made of aluminum alloy or lightweight materials, sturdy and lightweight.
Assistive wheelchair
Assistive wheelchair: It is a dual-use wheelchair for standing and sitting
Provide standing training for patients with paraplegia or cerebral palsy, through training:
One is to prevent osteoporosis in patients, promote blood circulation, and strengthen muscle strength training.
Secondly, it is convenient for patients to retrieve items. Scope of application: Paraplegic patients, cerebral palsy patients.