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What kinds of wheelchairs are there? The elderly scooter will show you. Wheelchairs are chairs equipped with wheels to help replace walking. They are divided into electric and manual folding wheelchairs. It is an important mobile tool for the home rehabilitation, turnover transportation, medical treatment and outdoor activities of the wounded, the sick and the disabled. Wheelchairs are mainly divided into the following four categories:
General wheelchair
Manual wheelchairs are those that need human power to move them. Manual wheelchairs can be folded, stored or placed in vehicles, although modern wheelchairs may also be rigid frames. The general manual wheelchair is the wheelchair sold by general medical equipment stores. It is roughly the shape of a chair. There are four wheels. The rear wheel is larger, and one hand wheel is added. The brake is also added to the rear wheel. The front wheel is smaller, and it is used for steering. An anti roll wheel is added behind the wheelchair.
It is applicable to those who have general conditions or are not able to move in a short time. It is not suitable for those who sit for a long time.
Electric wheelchair
The electric wheelchair is a wheelchair that adds electric motor and navigation control means. Usually a small joystick is mounted on the armrest instead of manual power for wheelchair movement.
Depending on the operation mode, there are rocker, head, blowing and suction system and other switches for control.
For those who are severely paralyzed or need to move a long distance, as long as their cognitive ability is good, using an electric wheelchair is a good choice, but it requires a large space for activities.
Special wheelchair
Depending on the patient, there are many different accessories, such as strengthening the load, special cushion or backrest, neck support system, etc
Since it is called special, the price is certainly different. In terms of use, it is also troublesome due to the large number of accessories. It is usually used for patients with severe or severely deformed limbs or trunks
The electric wheelchair also has brake system and horn to inform pedestrians to give way and avoid traffic accidents.
Sports wheelchair
Wheelchairs specially designed for leisure sports or competitions
Racing or basketball are common, and dancing is also common
Generally speaking, lightweight and durable are characteristics, and many high-tech materials will be used
The above is the classification of wheelchairs. Have you got it?