How to choose the right wheelchair in Tunisia?
A wheelchair, also called a wheelchair, can be manual or electric and is used to facilitate mobility and transport people in a seated position.
Finding the perfect wheelchair that meets your needs can be a difficult task. What factors should be considered when choosing a wheelchair?
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Applications
For example, it finds applications in various contexts such as hospitals, retirement homes and rehabilitation centers, where it allows the effortless transfer of weakened people or people with reduced mobility.
Patients with chronic mobility issues often rely on these devices to regain the ability to move freely.
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Technologies
When it comes to transporting patients, manual wheelchairs are commonly used, while to enable independent movement, manual and electric wheelchairs are suitable options.
Some wheelchairs are designed to meet specific circumstances, such as bariatric, amphibious, and non-magnetic models that can be used safely with MRI systems.
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Choice criteria
To improve patient comfort, additional accessories such as headrests and footrests can be integrated.
Foldable chairs are available as a space-saving option for storage purposes.
In order to make the right choice for a wheelchair, it is essential to fully understand the patient's intended destination, whether indoors, outdoors or off-road. Additionally, it is crucial to take into account each individual's unique characteristics, such as their mobility level, height and weight. Finally, the duration of use of the wheelchair, whether temporary or permanent, must also be taken into account.
Additionally, it is important to ensure that there is enough physical space available for chair storage.
What factors should be considered when choosing a Tunisia wheelchair?
When selecting the optimal wheelchair, it is essential to carefully consider the following factors:
The type of chair
The active wheelchair, whether categorized as active or passive, aims to provide users with maximum independence. These wheelchairs allow people with limited mobility to move quickly and maneuver in tight areas once they are proficient in using their wheelchair. Equipped with removable wheels and a foldable backrest, these chairs can be easily stored in the trunk of a car.
On the other hand, there are so-called “passive” seats which require a third person to push them and are designed for disabled people who do not have the physical strength or ability to propel themselves. These mobility aids can also be easily folded or disassembled by someone nearby.
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Electric wheelchair Tunisia or manual wheelchair Tunisia
Electric wheelchairs have great comfort for users with less effort.
Using electric wheelchairs, individuals can effortlessly maneuver around corners and overcome obstacles like entry thresholds. Remarkable technological advancements have allowed these chairs to have a sturdy yet lightweight structure that can be easily disassembled. For greater autonomy, they can even be equipped with an additional battery, allowing travel distances greater than 20 km.
On request, the location of the vehicle control unit can be customized to the right or left side of the chair. Accessibility for all users is ensured by the conveniently located on/off switch, and a selector switch allows easy adjustment of speed or selection.
The use of manual wheelchairs allows people with a certain level of upper limb mobility to maintain their independence. Before obtaining a manual wheelchair, it is necessary to carry out thorough assessments to ensure that the wheelchair meets the specific needs of each individual.
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use
When considering the daily use of a chair, it is important to prioritize comfort. For people with reduced mobility who rely on their wheelchair for most of their day, choosing a seat that provides optimal comfort is crucial. This includes features such as a thick seat cushion, armrests, headrest, and footrest. However, if the chair is primarily used for transportation purposes, such as moving from home to car, these additional accessories may not be necessary.
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Wheelchairs suitable for indoor or outdoor use
There is a wide choice of armchairs suitable for indoor and outdoor use, although there are also armchairs specially designed for temporary use. An example is the bathroom wheelchair, specially designed for taking a shower or going to the toilet.
The level of maneuverability required varies depending on whether the wheelchair is used indoors or outdoors. For indoor use, a chair with smaller front wheels will provide greater maneuverability. On the other hand, if the wheelchair must navigate obstacles such as door thresholds, curbs or gravel, larger front wheels will be more effective.
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Option add accessories
There are many options for supplementing wheelchairs with accessories. Besides the armrests, headrests and footrests mentioned previously, additional features include a seat cushion cover, a multipurpose bag that can be attached to the back of the wheelchair, a foldable tray for writing or eating, a seat belt, leg cover and more. Additionally, active wheelchairs may be equipped with handles that can be securely attached to the wheels to improve traction.
For any purchase/order please contact Biomedica. Delivery is made to greater Tunis and to all regions of Tunisia.