What is a high-back wheelchair？

2024-12-29 03:04

Wheelchairs are divided into ordinary and high-back wheelchairs according to the height of the backrest. The backrest of a high-back wheelchair is significantly higher than the head, which can provide additional support for the head, and the armrests and footrests are removable. Its backrest can be tilted, and the user can change from a sitting position to a lying position to reduce the pressure on the buttocks.

What is a high-back wheelchair

Mobility problems can make it difficult for you to lead a normal life, and adding a wheelchair to your daily activities can help you complete many daily tasks and make daily life easier.

In general, wheelchairs can be divided into high back tilt wheelchair and ordinary wheelchairs based on the dimension of backrest height. The backrest height of ordinary wheelchairs usually only extends to the shoulder area, while the backrest of ordinary wheelchairs is significantly higher than the head. The core difference between the two is that high back reclining wheelchair can provide additional support for the user's head. The armrests and footrests of high back reclining wheelchair are designed to be detachable, which is convenient for flexible adjustment according to actual conditions.

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One of the main specifications of tall back wheelchair is that the backrest can be tilted, which means that the user can adjust from a sitting position to a lying position. It allows users to reduce the pressure on the hips by changing their sitting position. In addition, the wheelchair is equipped with a rear-mounted rear wheel design to avoid the wheelchair from tilting backwards when the user lies down, thereby increasing the length of the wheelchair and making the turning radius larger.

On the other hand, some tall back wheelchair can tilt in space. Their backrest and seat can be tilted at the same time. In this case, the user's body does not rub against the contact surface of the wheelchair when leaning back, thereby achieving hip decompression and avoiding shear and friction forces.