Wheel chair a hope of life

A wheelchair is one of the most widely used assistive devices. It is the only hope of life for people who are unable to walk and are suffering from knee problems. Wheelchair mobility opens up opportunities for its users to engage in daily family and social activities.

In addition to providing mobility, a suitable wheelchair improves users' health and quality of life by helping to reduce common problems such as pressure sores and improving breathing and digestion. In addition to providing mobility, a suitable wheelchair improves users' health and quality of life by helping to reduce common problems such as pressure sores and improving breathing and digestion.

What is a wheelchair?

In simple terms, a wheelchair is a chair with wheels that is used by a person who is unable to walk due to illness, injury, aging, or disability. A wheelchair is equipped with wheels to help a disabled person move from one place to another.

People suffering from spinal cord injuries such as paraplegia, hemiplegia, quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, brain injury, osteogenesis imperfecta, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, etc. use this chair.

History of Wheelchairs:

Modern standard wheelchairs are designed based on the so-called cross-frame design. In 1932 disabled American engineer Herbert A. Everest was invented by Harry C. Jennings.

Together, Everest and Jennings designed a cross brace to connect the two sides of the cross-frame wheelchair chair. Later they became one of the leading wheelchair manufacturers in the world.

Components of Wheelchair:

The main components of a wheelchair are-

• Tires
• Wheel
• Axel
• Caster
• Footrest and
• Armrest

Wheelchair Accessories:

Additional components can be added to make the wheelchair more comfortable. These include-

• cushion
• cup holder
  
• Seat belts, storage bags
• Lights and more.

A wheelchair user uses a seatbelt for safety. Some wheelchair users prefer to use seatbelts to ensure they never fall out of the wheelchair. Also many wheelchair users cannot sit upright on their own so use seatbelts.

Different types of wheelchairs:

Wheelchairs are manufactured in different formats to meet the specific needs of their users. But wheelchairs are basically of 2 types –Wheelchairs are manufactured in different formats to meet the specific needs of their users. But wheelchairs are basically of 2 types –

i.          Manual Wheelchair:

Manual wheelchairs are good and old-fashioned. It is powered by muscle power. It is usually driven by pushing circular bars around the wheels. This wheelchair has handles at the back, so it can be easily maneuvered by another person. Manual wheelchairs are good and old-fashioned. It is powered by muscle power. It is usually driven by pushing circular bars around the wheels. This wheelchair has handles at the back, so it can be easily maneuvered by another person.

A manual wheelchair is easy to maintain, lightweight and the least expensive to purchase. Most of the time this type of wheelchair is used in hospitals. There are different types of manual wheelchairs ranging from ultra-light to heavy. These are-

Ø Standard Wheelchairs

Ø Lightweight Wheelchairs

Ø Ultra-Lightweight Wheelchairs

Ø Bariatric Wheelchairs

Ø Transport Wheelchairs

Electric wheelchair:

Electric wheelchairs are powered by a motor and battery. It is operated with a joystick or push buttons. Some electric wheelchairs can climb up, go over gravel, and even climb up to provide access to high shelves. Electric wheelchairs are powered by a motor and battery. It is operated with a joystick or push buttons. Some electric wheelchairs can climb up, go over gravel, and even climb up to provide access to high shelves.

Electric wheelchairs require a strong frame to support the motor and battery, so they are very heavy and expensive. This wheelchair is good for personal use.