When choosing a wheelchair, consider the nature and degree of disability, age, general function, and place of use. If the injured cannot operate the wheelchair by himself, he can choose a simple wheelchair and be pushed by others. For normal upper limb injuries, such as lower limb amputation, low paraplegia, handwheel pneumatic tire wheelchairs can be selected from ordinary wheelchairs. If the upper limbs are strong but the fingers are numb, you can choose a wheelchair with hand wheels and grippers.
Of course, the process of choosing a wheelchair is like choosing clothes. It is necessary to fit together to prevent physical fatigue and even affect physical health. Therefore, we recommend that you follow the following suggestions when choosing a wheelchair:
Wheelchair selection considerations: seat length
After sitting back, the distance between the back of the knee joint and the front edge of the seat is 5-7.5 cm.
Considerations for choosing a wheelchair 2: Seat width
The width of the hip, 2.5-5 cm on each side.
Wheelchair selection considerations: backrest height
The upper edge of the backrest is flush with the armpit about 10 cm
Note 4: Handrail height
The elbow joint is bent 90 degrees, the height of the armrest is the distance from the seat to the elbow, plus 2.5 cm
Note 5 for choosing a wheelchair: foot height
The feet are 5 cm above the ground. If it is a footrest that can be adjusted up and down, it can be adjusted to the height of the seat cushion after the injured person is seated, so that the distal end of the thigh is slightly raised by 4 cm.
After choosing a wheelchair, pay more attention to the maintenance of the electric wheelchair. When you find a problem with your wheelchair, you must repair it in time and never ignore it.