A wheelchair is a necessary means of transportation in the life of every paraplegic patient. Without it, we will be unable to move an inch, so every patient will have his own experience of using it. Correct use of wheelchairs and mastering certain skills will greatly help our self-care levels in life. People with disabilities or people with limited mobility who can only live by wheelchairs spend a large part of their daily lives in wheelchairs, so they must pay attention to the comfort and daily maintenance of wheelchairs.

Sitting in a wheelchair for a long time, the first thing you feel is the discomfort of the buttocks, there will be a numb feeling, so the user should consider the improvement of the seat cushion, and the easiest way is to make a thick cushion on it. To make the cushion, you can use the sponge of the car seat cushion (high density and good elasticity). Cut the sponge according to the size of the wheelchair seat cushion. Put a plastic bag on the outside of the sponge first. If the leather jacket can be sewn at one time, one end of the cloth can be zippered for easy removal and washing. With this thick pad, the pressure on the buttocks will be reduced a lot, which can also prevent the occurrence of bedsores. Sitting in a wheelchair will also feel pain in the lower back, especially in the lower back. Because of nerve damage, the strength of the psoas muscle will be greatly reduced, and even patients in high positions will lose it. Therefore, the pain in the lower back will exist in every patient. There is a The method can appropriately relieve the pain, that is, put a small circular cushion on the back of the waist, the size is about 30 cm, and the thickness can be 15 to 20 cm. Using this cushion against the lower back will reduce the pain a lot, such as If you are willing, you can also add a back pad, and patients and friends can try it.

The daily maintenance of the wheelchair is also very important. A well-maintained wheelchair can make us feel free and convenient to move. If the wheelchair is full of problems, it will definitely be uncomfortable to sit on it. There are several parts to pay attention to when maintaining the wheelchair: 1. Brake, if the brake is not tight, it will not only be inconvenient, but even dangerous, so the brake must be firm. , The hand wheel is the only device for us to control the wheelchair, so the fixation with the rear wheel must be firm; 3. The rear wheel, the rear wheel needs to pay attention to the bearing, the wheelchair is used for a long time, the bearing will loosen, causing the rear wheel to shake , It will be very inconvenient when walking, so you should check the fixing nut regularly and apply butter to the bearing regularly to facilitate lubrication, and the tire should be kept full of air, which is not only conducive to action, but also can reduce vibration; 4. Small wheels, small wheels The quality of the bearing is also related to the convenience of the action, so it is also necessary to clean the bearing regularly and apply butter; 5. The pedals, the pedals of different wheelchairs are divided into two types: fixed and adjustable, but no matter which type, they are adjusted to their own comfort. should. There are certain skills in using a wheelchair, which will be of great help to our actions after mastering. The most basic and most commonly used is the advance wheel. When we encounter a small hurdle or step, we may not be able to break the wheelchair if we go up hard. At this time, we only need to lift the front wheel and go over the obstacle, and the problem will be solved. The method of advancing the wheel is not difficult, as long as the hand wheel is turned forward suddenly, the front wheel will be lifted due to inertia, but the force must be controlled to prevent it from overturning backward.

Below I will give a detailed introduction to several situations we often encounter: crossing the hurdle. When we go out, we often encounter some small ridges or small pits, and the front wheel is small, so it is difficult to pass. Going up the steps: When you go out, there are basically single steps on the side of the road. You can go up if you master the skills of advancing the wheel. First move the wheel up to the top of the steps, then lean forward to move the center of gravity forward, and then turn the hand wheel to bring the rear wheel up to restore the sitting position, but do not lean on the back pad to turn the rear wheel, which will easily make the wheelchair move toward the back. overturned afterward. The height of the steps should be about ten centimeters. If it is higher than ten centimeters, it will be difficult to get up the rear wheel. The essentials of going down the steps are the same as above, and the steps can be reversed. Uphill: If it is a larger wheelchair, the center of gravity will be more forward, and it will be easier to go uphill. If the wheelchair is small and the center of gravity is in the middle, you will feel the wheelchair roll backwards when you go uphill, so you should lean over slightly when you go uphill. or back uphill. When using a wheelchair, there is a technical movement in which the front wheel is vacated, that is, when the wheel is advanced, the strength is increased, the front wheel is raised, the center of gravity falls on the rear wheel, and the hand wheel is rotated back and forth to maintain balance, just like wheelchair dance. This action has no practical significance, and it is difficult and easy to overturn, so try not to do it. If you have to try it, you must have someone behind you to protect it. I have practiced this movement before, and the key point is that the strength must be moderate when the round is advanced, so that it can be in place and maintain balance.