How to find Independence by using Standing Wheelchair.

There are many kinds of difficulties that wheelchair users face and many of them have been solved through various research. However, one of the common problems that are faced by users is the issue to reach an object located out of the person's reach. Frequently, the wheelchair is designed for horizontal mobility and vertical mobility is just as important for a user as horizontal mobility.

Vertical ability in a wheelchair is generally achieved with seat elevation function.

The functionality enables the user of the wheelchair to completely raise the seating system or lower the same with the user seating at a single position and give access to many vertical levels.

Not only the lifting wheelchair provides physical, psychological, and functional benefits, this wheelchair also enhances the user’s independence with various daily functionalities that we do, and also, we can do work without any injuries.

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Functional and Physical Benefits

Using a seat elevation wheelchair enables users to reach objects placed at higher levels. It also helps them to work on actions above shoulder level with less effort. Daily activities are usually difficult for wheelchair users as the wheelchair has limited vertical raise access. Some of the daily activities such as cooking, reaching to an object placed on the top shelf can be easily reached without any assistance.

When a user is independent with the work he can make the environment more accessible and seat elevating, it can result in fewer home adaptations and also save some spending. Also, as one can reach their arms at a higher level, the risk of repetitive stress injury.

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With power wheelchairs with height adjusting ability, it makes it easier for users to move independently. Additionally, it makes it easier for users to move from the lower level or higher level such as shifting to bed, etc easily. You can use the transfer boards which will come to your assistance during this shifting period.

Social benefits

Wheelchairs with vertical raise function will allow you for better visibility thus it can be helpful to get noticed in crowds. Additionally, it will help for social interaction where you can maintain eye-to-eye contact.

Additionally, this also helps to prevent the risk of neck and upper back injury which the user might need to look up every time when a person is speaking.