Tutorial on choosing a wheelchair for novices | Detailed guide to purchasing a wheelchair - Tiantian Mobility

How to choose a wheelchair?

In order to make it easier for people with limited mobility to go out and maintain their previous quality of life, there are different styles of electric wheelchairs on the market. Before purchasing, you should first understand the user's needs and the characteristics of various electric wheelchairs, so that you can choose an electric wheelchair that is truly suitable for use.

Occupational therapists generally recommend that everyone consider four factors before purchasing, namely user status, living environment, purpose of use and body size. A simple self-assessment form is provided to help you choose the right wheelchair for you or your loved ones. four levels

• Level 1: Can run and jump on flat ground (no need to use a wheelchair)
• Level 2: Walking on uneven roads is a bit difficult and slow; moreover, walking a short distance makes you feel tired (consider using crutches, walkers and wheelchairs)
• Reference examples: leg joint surgery, sprains
• Level 3: Unsteady and needs to hold on to something to walk (needs the use of crutches, walkers and wheelchairs)
• Reference example: Mild stroke and half-body stiffness,
• Level 4: Unable to walk or cross the bed by oneself, but can sit firmly (needs to use a wheelchair, consider having detachable armrests)
• Level 5: Unable to even sit upright in a chair (needs to use a high-backed wheelchair)
• Level 6: Have other special medical needs (requires the intervention of an occupational therapist to assist in selecting a suitable wheelchair
  
  

• Level 1: The user does not have any physical coordination problems or cognitive problems (can use an electric wheelchair)
• Level 2: The user does not have any physical coordination problems, has not been diagnosed with any cognitive problems, but has slow reactions (can use a low-speed electric wheelchair)
• Level 3: The user has been diagnosed with physical coordination problems, but has not been diagnosed with any cognitive problems (specially customized electric wheelchairs may be considered)
• Level 4: The user is diagnosed with cognitive problems (requires the use of a manual wheelchair)
  
  

• Users are open-minded and have the courage to accept new things ( smart electric wheelchair series can be considered)
• Users are relatively conservative in thinking (traditional electric wheelchairs can be considered)
  
  

• The user does not have a caregiver (electric wheelchair or self-help wheelchair)
• The user has a caregiver (electric wheelchair, self-help wheelchair, nursing wheelchair)
  
  

• If there is a gap between the entrance of the house and the entrance of the building, users need to get off the car every time they enter or exit. You need to consider a wheelchair that is more convenient to accommodate
  
  

• It is necessary to pay attention to whether the wheelchair design complies with the airline’s transportation requirements.
  
  

• The left and right thighs can accommodate the kindness of one palm
  
  

• Thighs and waist at 90 degrees
• The thigh and knee joint are at 90 degrees
  
  

• Accommodates three fingers behind the knee
  
  

• Reach the armpit position

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