Power tilt wheelchair are probably the most popular of the power seat systems available and are | |||||
the best defense against pressure sores for people who can not shift their body weight. | |||||
A power tilt seat frame will tilt the user backward without changing the hip angle. | |||||
The biggest benefit of tilting wheelchairs is that they change the pressure points on the body | |||||
depending on the amount of tilt used. The wheelchair user can operate the tilt feature himself. | |||||
Normally the tilt function is operated through the joystick or other drive control however some people | |||||
are not able to access their drive controls when tilted, For these people switches can be mounted on | |||||
the chair to operate the tilt. | |||||
Power recline wheelchair seats open the hip angle when operated. It is usually prescribed in addition to | |||||
power tilt to give the user even more options for change of positioning and pressure points. | |||||
Any time recline is added to a chair, elevating legrests should be considered as well. | |||||
When reclined, user's buttocks try to slide forward which put pressure on the skin causing pressure sores. |
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Rear wheels : 16" Front wheels : 10"
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Seat depth: 35cm/13.7" , 45.5cm/18" | |||||
Footrest length: 32-38cm/12" 37-45cm/14.5" | |||||
Power base: 38kgs | |||||
Climbing ability: 20% | |||||
Seat width: 35cm/13.7" 41.2-48cm/16.5" -
Seat height: 58cm/22.8" |
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Back height: 36-46cm/14.1" 53-56cm/21" |
Post by PHAM THI Hang Health & Medical @2013-01-29 15:04:03