How to choose a wheelchair? What should I pay attention to?

The choice of wheelchair should consider the nature and degree of use, age, general functional status and place of use. If you can't operate a wheelchair, you can choose a simple wheelchair and be pushed by others. The wounded with normal upper limbs, such as amputees and paraplegics, can choose pneumatic tire wheelchairs with handwheels in ordinary wheelchairs. Those with strong upper limbs but paralyzed fingers can choose a wheelchair with a handwheel handle.

1, performance. The performance of wheelchair includes: maximum speed, braking, endurance, balance and so on. This can be known from the product introduction.

2. Whether the design is comfortable. The size and seat of the wheelchair should meet the actual needs of the occupants, including the weight, use place and appearance of the wheelchair. It is best to experience it yourself when buying, whether the model is suitable, whether the car model is suitable for you, etc.

3. service. Wheelchairs will inevitably break down during use. When buying a wheelchair, you should pay attention to whether there is manufacturer's warranty and after-sales maintenance service.

4. Materials and portability. Wheelchairs can be divided into aluminum alloy, steel pipe and iron according to materials. Wheelchairs on the market now are generally made of aluminum alloy. Many people think that the material of steel pipe is stronger than aluminum alloy, but it is not. At present, aluminum alloy for wheelchairs adopts high-strength aluminum alloy, which not only has the advantages of strong and durable steel pipe, but also has light weight. Avoid the shortcoming of heavy steel pipe material).

5. price. At present, many wheelchairs used by the general elderly are made in China, and the price is between 450- 1000. The price of imported wheelchairs is relatively high, basically above 10000 yuan. When buying wheelchairs of the same brand and model, it is best to shop around.

6. Brand. When buying a wheelchair, you should go to the big shopping mall like buying other durable goods. Choose well-known manufacturers and brands to buy. You can't get what you want for a penny.