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Frequently Asked Questions
Reclining back wheelchairs are designed to accommodate patients with severe hip extension contractures, orthostatic hypotension, and for those in need of pressure re-distribution for prevention of skin breakdown.
Elevating legrests are used to reposition the users legs for increased comfort while the wheelchair is in a reclined position. These come standard with some of the recline wheelchairs while in others they need to be purchase seperately.
A reclining wheelchair comes with an adjustable high backrest that allows the chair to be in a reclined position when combined with elevating legrests. It is an apt wheelchair for people with skin breakdown issues. A tilt wheelchair can tilt from 0° to 40° without a tilt in the wheels. The frame of such wheelchair is heavy but sturdy. It is a great option for people with a forward leaning posture.
The basic difference between a standard wheelchair and a reclining wheelchair is the reclining feature. Reclining wheelchairs feature an extended backrest to support the head, calf panels and elevating legrests to support the legs while in the reclining position.
While choosing a reclining wheelchair one must consider the following:
Elevating legrests are used to reposition the users legs for increased comfort while the wheelchair is in a reclined position. These come standard with some of the recline wheelchairs while in others they need to be purchase seperately.
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