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How long should you sit in a wheelchair?

There's no single answer to how long a patient should sit in a aluminum wheelchair, but it's best to follow the standard of "relieve pressure every 30 minutes, and no more than 2 hours of continuous use at a time." This standard is primarily to prevent pressure sores and the problem of blood circulation being impeded by prolonged pressure on local tissues, as exceeding 2 hours can potentially lead to soft tissue injury. Suitable assistive devices can enhance the patient's comfort while ensuring safety. The two products below address the time-limited issue for our patients from different perspectives.

The JL8630LAJ-12 comfortable wheelchair features a mesh seat cushion that addresses the problem of stuffiness from prolonged sitting with its "breathable and pressure-reducing dual effect."The comfortable wheelchair's seat cushion features a highly elastic nylon mesh surface with evenly distributed mesh gaps, improving airflow by 60% compared to traditional foam seat cushions.Even during long periods of use in summer, it reduces sweat buildup and prevents skin irritation caused by dampness.The bottom layer of the comfortable wheelchair seat cushion is made of high-density slow-rebound material, which, together with the elastic support of the mesh surface, can distribute the pressure of key pressure points.

For seniors and temporary users in scenic areas who ride for 1-2 hours at a time, the seat cushion of this comfortable wheelchair can effectively alleviate discomfort such as soreness and redness in the buttocks. Even if the duration occasionally exceeds the usual 10-20 minutes, the health risks can be reduced through the dual protection of breathability and pressure relief. When using this aluminum wheelchair, it is important to clean the mesh surface regularly to prevent foreign objects from clogging the breathability.

The JL609LGC reclining wheelchair's dedicated backrest overcomes the limitations of sitting posture through "posture adjustment." Ordinary aluminum wheelchairs with fixed backrests easily lead to continuous tension in the lower back muscles, causing most people to experience lower back pain and weakness after an hour, forcing them to shorten their riding time.The backrest of this reclining wheelchair is adjustable at multiple angles, allowing the user to sit, tilt, or lie flat. If the patient needs to sit for more than 1 hour, the reclining wheelchair can be adjusted to a tilted position, with the lumbar support conforming to the curved backrest. 

For post-operative recovery patients, spinal cord injury patients, and other individuals who rely on wheelchairs long-term, adjusting this high back wheelchair to a semi-reclining position is equivalent to "passive decompression," reducing the workload for those who have difficulty getting up.Note that the high back wheelchair buckles must be locked during adjustment to ensure the high back wheelchair's backrest is stable and to prevent accidental changes in angle.Postoperative patients rely on high back wheelchairs for daily activities.The reclining wheelchair reduces the burden on the body through posture adjustment, making prolonged sitting more comfortable.

It is important to note that aluminum wheelchairs are only an assistive device and cannot replace active protection. Regardless of the type of aluminum wheelchair used, basic decompression should still be performed every 30 minutes: those who can stand should stand for 5 minutes, and those who cannot should use the armrests to support their hips for 5-10 seconds. 

However, the key to the long time of sitting is “safety and appropriate balance”. The seat cushion of the JL8630LAJ-12 comfortable wheelchair addresses the issues of breathability and pressure relief, while the JL609LGC backrest optimizes the overall support of the comfortable wheelchair.Both comfortable wheelchairs have improved the seating capacity in different ways.However, the important principle of "regular time reduction" is that it is impossible to keep track of the beginning and end, and the only tools available are the assistance and maintenance of the main movement, and the ability to bring out the talent and the safety of sitting.