The wheelchair is a tool to help people with mobility problems to move around. There are many types of wheelchairs according to the different needs of the user, the most common of which are the ordinary wheelchair and the cerebral palsy wheelchair. So, what’s the difference between these two wheelchairs?
The ordinary wheelchair is a wheelchair composed of a frame, wheels, brake and other devices, which is suitable for the elderly with lower limb disability, hemiplegia, paraplegia below the chest and mobility difficulties. Ordinary wheelchairs require users to push the wheelchair forward by their own hands or by caregivers, which is more laborious. The characteristics of ordinary wheelchairs are:
Simple structure: ordinary wheelchairs are composed of handrails, safety belts, shields, cushions, casters, rear brakes and other parts, without too many complex functions and accessories, easy to operate and maintain.
Cheap price: the price of ordinary wheelchairs is relatively low, generally between a few hundred and a few thousand yuan, suitable for users with general economic conditions.
Easy to carry: ordinary wheelchairs can generally be folded and stored, occupying less space, easy to store and transport in the car or other occasions.
The cerebral palsy wheelchair is a wheelchair specially designed for patients with cerebral palsy, which has the following characteristics:
Special structure: cerebral palsy wheelchair by armrest, safety belt, guard plate, seat cushion, casters, rear wheel brake, cushion, full brake, calf pad, adjustment frame, front wheel, foot pedal and other parts. Unlike regular wheelchairs, the size and Angle of cerebral palsy wheelchairs can be adjusted according to the patient’s physical condition and needs. Some wheelchairs can also be equipped with dining table boards, umbrels and other accessories to facilitate patients’ eating and outdoor activities.
Diverse functions: cerebral palsy wheelchair can not only help patients walk, but also provide correct sitting posture and support, prevent muscle atrophy and deformity, promote blood circulation and digestive function, enhance self-confidence and social communication skills. Some wheelchairs with cerebral palsy also have standing function, which can allow patients to perform standing training, prevent osteoporosis, and improve cardiopulmonary function.
LC9020L is a comfortable wheelchair for children with cerebral palsy, which can be adjusted according to children’s height, weight, sitting posture and comfort, so that children can maintain the correct posture in the wheelchair. At the same time, it is also very light and can be folded, which is easy to carry and improve the quality of life and happiness
Post time: May-30-2023
