Wheelchair Tips and Tricks
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ธ.ค. 2022
- Wheelchairs are like cars. You need to know the basic settings in order to get to where you want to go safely.
In this video, you will learn the wheelchair basics and some helpful tips and tricks for the following categories:
Pressure Relieving Strategies (Reduce risk of pressure sores)
Leg Rests (Taking off and putting on, adjusting them)
Hand Brakes (How to lock safely)
Arm Rests (Taking off and recommendations)
Folding Up Wheelchair (Easy storage)
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I am 74 years old and broke my ankle 3 yrs ago. I was in a rehab hospital for 2 months.
I had to learn how to use a wheelchair and walker by myself. People don’t think about rehab, wheelchairs, walkers or canes before they need them, but accidents happen instantly.
Your videos share techniques to use for yourself or if you are required to be a care giver.
Thank you. Maybe you could share your videos with PT facilities.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and suggestions. I hope you're now fully recovered! Stay safe and independent 😊
Good to know if you are helping anyone.
Yes! I'm glad you found it helpful! If you haven't already, be sure to also check out my video on the *Transport chair* safety here th-cam.com/video/Zvc2BZSkkOI/w-d-xo.html
How do I know if I need legrests? I will most likely need to use a wheelchair soon due to EDS/HDS and I can't sit wth my legs straight down for a longer time without a lot of pain so I am not sure if I need to have my legs angled backwards so that my knees are ahead of my feet or if I need to use legrests with my legs pointing forwards. The thing is, I am quite a tall guy so my legs are long and I worry if I use legrests then I woul take up a lot of place
Wheelchair companies should be able to fit you. You should be able to find a local DME (durable medical equipment) company with folks who can put you in different chairs to help determine which is best for you. There are so so many styles. Transfer chairs are lightweight and not self propelled as they have 4 small wheels. The chair he demonstrated with is self propelled (has the big wheels for you to use). Amongst the self propelled chairs are a plethora of varieties. There are Tilt in Space chairs that recline and / or tilt for extra comfort; however, they're Heavy and expensive. They're not easily collapsed or transported in a regular vehicle, but they offer the most comfort. Some are self propelled, some are not.
My husband is recovering from a stroke and uses a chair for the time being. He is 6'1" and is using a K5 chair by Drive with no issues (aside from those which are stroke-related). K5 is lightweight, adjustable, and can be practically stripped down to the frame to make it even lighter for me (I haven't been dx, but my doctor suspects I have HDS). I couldn't lug a big ol' chair around due to my own muskoskeletal issues so we were able to justify the K5 through insurance. I find removing the leg rests, cushion, and wheels gets it to a manageable state, but I could remove the arms and anti tip wheels, too. Something for you to consider that I would have never known about if his inpatient rehab hospital hadn't had a wheelchair clinic for us to try different chairs with.
He does take up a bit of space with his legs. He's mostly torso, which means a little more room when I'm wheeling him about but I often catch his feet because I'm only 5'5" and struggle to see around and over him. The chairs are all zero turn so you can turn in place and once you know your area you'll clear things easily enough.
I just got my hire wheelchair back because I bent the frame and it wouldn't fold
Nobody tells you how to treat a wheelchair to avoid bending the frame.
I think it was when I used the wheelchair on an uneven surface
Of course removing and replacing the leg rest is difficult. Drive is the worst brand. I fully recommend using just about anything else