How should patients with spinal cord injuries choose wheelchairs?

Wheelchair is one of commonly used auxiliary mobility tools, and it is a common means of transportation for those who have decreased or lost walking function or for reducing energy consumption during activities.

So, how should patients with spinal cord injuries choose the right wheelchair?

Wheelchairs are important assistive devices for patients with spinal cord injuries. A suitable wheelchair can make them travel more conveniently, live more freely, and avoid the occurrence of spinal cord injury complications to a certain extent. For patients with spinal cord injury, the size of the wheelchair should be suitable, so that the force on each part can be evenly distributed, which is not only comfortable, but also prevents adverse consequences.

Limb function determines wheelchair type:

Different degrees of spinal cord injury have different requirements for wheelchairs.

01

sports wheelchair

Main features: special design, aluminum alloy or light materials are generally used, strong and light.

Scope of application: for the disabled to use when they are doing sports or going out.

02

electric wheelchair

Main features: Electric wheelchairs are powered by batteries, with a continuous range of about 20 kilometers on a single charge. There is a one-handed control device, which can move forward, backward and turn. It can be used indoors and outdoors, and the price is relatively high.

Scope of application: For people with high paraplegia or hemiplegia but who have the ability to control with one hand.

03

standing wheelchair

Main features: First, prevent osteoporosis in patients, promote blood circulation and strengthen muscle strength training. The second is that it is convenient for patients to take things.

Scope of application: Standing training for paraplegic or cerebral palsy patients.

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