General wheelchair
Manual wheelchairs are those that require human strength to move them. Manual wheelchairs can be folded, stored or placed into the vehicle, although modern wheelchairs are equally likely to have rigid frames. The general manual wheelchair is the wheelchair sold by the general medical equipment store. It is roughly in the shape of a chair. It has four wheels, the rear wheel is larger, and a hand wheel is added. The brake is also added to the rear wheel. Steering, an anti-roll wheel is added behind the wheelchair.
It is generally suitable for people with limited mobility or short-term mobility, and is not suitable for prolonged sitting.
electric wheelchair
An electric wheelchair is a wheelchair with the addition of an electric motor and means of navigation control. Usually a small joystick is mounted on the armrest instead of manual power wheelchair movement. Depending on the operation method, there are rockers, and various switches such as the head or the blowing and suction system.
For those who are severely paralyzed or who need to move a large distance, as long as their cognitive ability is good, using an electric wheelchair is a good choice, but it requires a large space for movement.
special wheelchair
Depending on the patient, there are many different accessories, such as reinforced weights, special cushions or backrests, neck support systems…etc.
Since it is named special, the price is of course very different. In use, it is also troublesome due to the many accessories. It is usually used for severe or severe limb or trunk deformities. Electric wheelchairs also have brakes and horns to notify pedestrians to give way. and avoid traffic accidents.
sports wheelchair
Wheelchairs specially designed for recreational sports or competitions.
Common ones are racing or basketball, and dancing is also common.
Generally speaking, light weight and durability are the characteristics, and many high-tech materials are used.
other wheelchairs
For example, scooters are wheelchairs in a broad sense, and many elderly people are using them. Roughly divided into three wheels and four wheels, driven by electric motors, the speed limit is 15km/h, and it is classified according to the load capacity.
Post time: Sep-19-2022