1.What is standing wheelchair
Standing wheelchair is an advanced medical assistive device, mainly used to help patients with limited mobility, such as paraplegia, lower limb disability, and other people, to realize the need for standing, walking, and other daily activities. It can not only improve the quality of life of patients but also promote their physical rehabilitation to a certain extent.
2.Applicable objects
1、Spinal injury paralyzed patients
2、Patients with stroke
3、Brain injury patients
4、Elderly people with limited mobility
3.Introduction to the functions of standing wheelchairs
Standing wheelchair is a kind of wheelchair with complex functions, which allows the user to switch between standing and sitting down, helping body posture adjustment, while promoting blood circulation and improving physical health, making the user more comfortable and free.
1.Standing function
Allows the body to stand upright and stretch, which is good for bowel movement, experiencing the perspective of a taller person, and seeing more scenery and things.
2.Tilt function
Let the body tilt to a certain angle, help to reduce the pressure on the lumbar spine, and improve the discomfort caused by sitting for a long time.
3.Sitting and standing function
Return to the normal sitting posture, and restore the balance of sitting posture, which is helpful to keep the heart working stably and breathing freely.
4.Advantages of standing wheelchairs
1.Is it OK to sit in a wheelchair all day?
NO ! First of all, due to the lack of activity cardiopulmonary function is affected, the heart’s pumping ability will be reduced, and the blood supply to the body’s vital organs is reduced, affecting the function of each organ. Without the stimulation of exercise, the cough reflex will be weakened, easily resulting in lung infection.
2.Users of standing wheelchairs can benefit in a number of ways
- improved blood circulation – blood flows better standing, improving cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Improved muscle strength – standing exercises train the leg muscles and promote muscle development and adherence.
- Improve body posture – Standing wheelchair can help users keep their body posture in good condition and reduce lumbar spine fatigue and pain.
- Increase comfort – By standing, you can breathe freer and fresher air and be able to adjust your body posture freely.
5.Factors to consider when choosing a standing wheelchair
- Physical state of the user – Standing wheelchairs are suitable for users with relatively complete body functions and sufficient independent control and awareness.
- Usage scenario – standing wheelchair needs sufficient practical space for accomplishing standing, sitting, lying, and other operation modes, and at the same time, it should also ensure that the user receives sufficient support and assistance in daily life.
In conclusion, a standing wheelchair is a very beneficial health aid, but careful identification and consideration are needed when choosing and using one to ensure the safety and comfort of the user.The standing wheelchair still has all the features of a regular wheelchair, and WENRY‘s power wheelchairs come with an excellent after-sales guarantee.