For the paraplegic, amputated, fractured and other patients among the earthquake victims, the wheelchair is an important tool to help you improve your self-care ability, go to work, and return to society in a long and short period of time. Two days ago, I happened to pass by a rehabilitation supplies store. I went in and asked. There are more than 40 different sizes and models of wheelchairs on sale in the store. How to choose a suitable wheelchair for yourself?
Wheelchairs include ordinary wheelchairs, unilateral drive wheelchairs, standing wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, reclining wheelchairs, wheelchairs for competition, and special wheelchairs for amputation (the large wheel is positioned behind to maintain balance) and so on. Ordinary wheelchairs are also divided into solid tire wheelchairs with large front wheels and small rear wheels for indoor use, and pneumatic tire wheelchairs for outdoor use.
The selection of a wheelchair should take into account the nature and degree of disability, age, general functional status, and place of use of the wounded. If the injured person cannot operate the wheelchair by himself, a simple wheelchair can be used, which can be pushed by others. The wounded with basically normal upper limbs, such as lower limb amputee wounded, low paraplegic wounded, etc., can choose a pneumatic tire wheelchair with a hand wheel in an ordinary wheelchair. The upper limbs are strong, but the fingers are paralyzed, and the wheelchair with the gripper on the handwheel can be selected.
Like shopping for clothes, a wheelchair should also be the right size. The right size can make all parts evenly stressed, which is not only comfortable, but also prevents adverse consequences. You can choose according to the following suggestions:
Like shopping for clothes, a wheelchair should also be the right size. The right size can make all parts evenly stressed, which is not only comfortable, but also prevents adverse consequences. You can choose according to the following suggestions:
1. Seat width: the width of the hip, plus 2.5-5 cm on each side.
2. Seat length: After sitting back, there is still a distance of 5-7.5 cm from the back of the knee joint to the front edge of the seat.
3. Backrest height: the upper edge of the backrest is about 10 cm flush with the armpit.
4. The height of the foot board: the foot board is 5 cm from the ground. If it is a foot board that can be adjusted up and down, it can be adjusted so that after the casualty is seated, the 4 cm of the far end of the thigh is slightly lifted without touching the height of the seat cushion.
5. Armrest height: the elbow joint is flexed 90 degrees, the height of the armrest is the distance from the seat to the elbow, plus 2.5 cm.
For immature children, it is especially important to choose an appropriate wheelchair. An inappropriate wheelchair will affect the normal development of the child’s body posture in the future.
(1) The foot plate is too high, and the pressure is concentrated on the buttocks.
(2) The foot plate is too low, and the foot cannot be placed on the foot plate, causing the foot to drop.
(3) The seat is too shallow, the pressure on the buttocks is too high, and the footrest is not in the proper position.
(4) The seat is too deep, which can cause a hunchback.
(5) The armrest is too high, causing shoulder shrugs and restricting shoulder movement.
(6) The armrest is too low, causing scoliosis.
(7) Seats that are too wide can also cause scoliosis.
(8) The seat is too narrow, which affects breathing. It is not easy to change the body position in the wheelchair, it is not easy to sit in, and it is not easy to stand up. Don’t wear thick clothes in winter.
If the backrest is too low, the shoulder blades are above the backrest, the body leans back, and it is easy to fall backwards. If the backrest is too high, it restricts the movement of the upper body and forces the head to lean forward, resulting in a poor posture.
Just like shopping for clothes, as the child increases in height and weight, after a period of time, the wheelchair of a suitable model should be changed.
After having a wheelchair, after exercise, physical strength enhancement, and technical proficiency, you can expand your life scope, continue to study, work, and go to the society.
Post time: Aug-08-2022