Everyone should know that generally speaking, choosing a good wheelchair will not cause you to suffer secondary injuries. So what kind of wheelchair is suitable for users? Consumers should pay attention to several important data when choosing a wheelchair, which is not only related to riding comfort, but also whether it will cause secondary harm to the rider. YOUHA provides detailed answers for everyone.
1. Seat width. After entering the wheelchair, the user should leave the wheelchair 2-3 cm (sideways). If it is too wide, it will cause secondary damage.
2. Seat depth. The (front) edge of the wheelchair is approximately 2 cm from the legs. Place your feet on the pedals so that your knees form a right angle. Many models of wheelchairs have adjustable pedals, which is also convenient for users.
3. The height of the armrest is generally around 24.5CM.
4. The height of the pedal tube. Second point, your knees should be at right angles.
5. High backrest. The backrest can relieve part of the pressure. The upper edge of the backrest is generally about 2 cm away from the shoulder blades.
Other aspects for reference include:
1. The seat back is tilted backward 8 degrees, the seat is deepened, and the occupants are comfortable and healthy.
2. Whether the material of the wheelchair seat cushion and backrest is strong and durable, and whether the high-density flame-retardant water support fabric is not easy to deform.
3. The quality of the rim and spokes, and the flexibility of the wheel rotation.
4. The appearance of the wheelchair. The internal quality of a wheelchair with a rough appearance will not be very good, and the tires must be durable.
5. Good quality, better shock absorption performance of pneumatic tires.
6. Whether to adopt a double support frame structure and a comfortable armrest height to prevent shoulder diseases such as frozen shoulder and cervical spondylosis caused by high armrests.
7. There must be instructions and a warranty.
Post time: Jun-17-2024