Useful tips for selecting an ms wheelchair

In cases involving sudden disability, a person looks forward to an improvement and perhaps independent mobility someday. However, with patients of multiple sclerosis or ms, this seems like the impossible. Mobility aids take on a new meaning in the context of diseases like these that tend toward chronic progression. And hence it is important that mobility devices for these people like an ms wheelchair are designed with care. Here are some basic tips that will assist you in picking the right ms wheelchair for you.

Wheelchairs for ms patients should be light, maneuverable and collapsible. The choice of wheels depends on whether is to be used indoors or outdoors Hard rubber tires, especially on the front wheels, make maneuvering much easier inside the home. Pneumatic tires are more suitable outdoors as they provide improved shock absorption. If you use your ms wheelchair continuously then you may want to have both the models.

Ideally, the backrest upholstery should be tightened in line with the needs of the user. This can be achieved by using a detachable board. The backrest can also be tilted slightly backwards, if needed. The armrests in an ms wheelchair should be both detachable and height adjustable. Armrests that are set either too high or too low lead to bad posture and shoulder complaints.

An ms wheelchair must be adjusted to cater to an individual's needs. Manual wheelchairs are often recommended since it is often the patient's only means of stimulating his circulation. If you opt for an electric model, don’t forget to exercise regularly. Hope these tips will assist you in considering the technical and therapeutic features of your wheelchair.

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02-06-04