Paraplegic Patient : Whats the best wheelchair?
My friend was diagnosed with the condition called Paraplegia. Its a condition where your lower half of your body is paralyze. I can see in her face how hard it is to suffer for such condition because of the fact that she cant do anymore things she usually does before. I wanted to recommed a wheelchair for her but i dont know where to buy and what to choose. A doctor recommends a lightweight wheelchair, and ive seen this type here http://www.quickfindwheelchairs.com/lightweight-wheel-chair.html .
Which of those you think will be the best choice?
By: prettyinpink
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Answer #1
There are different wheelchairs according to its type, basically we have the power or electric wheelchair and the manual wheelchair which is the self propelled one. In buying a wheelchair, one primary thing to consider is the disorder of the patient. For this case, Paraplegic patient, you may however choose between a manual or a powered wheelchair. The styles may then be your discretion. I have visited the link and those chairs can be a good choice for the patient. If ill choose one, i will pick Medline Excel 3000. Link here:
http://www.quickfindwheelchairs.com/store/10-4075961-B000NCZRK8-Excel_3000_Wheelchair_Removable_Desk_Arms_18_Swingaway_Footrests.html
because its wheels remove in seconds which is an advantage especially in transporting the wheelchair. I hope i have enlightened you.