{"id":25451,"date":"2021-03-23T16:10:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T09:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karmamedical.com\/th\/?p=25451"},"modified":"2021-10-25T13:07:18","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T06:07:18","slug":"the-benefits-of-a-reclining-and-tilting-wheelchair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karmamedical.com\/th\/en\/the-benefits-of-a-reclining-and-tilting-wheelchair\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of a Reclining and Tilting Wheelchair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most people in\u00a0Thailand won\u2019t encounter the problem of\u00a0bedsores<\/i><\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0pressure sores<\/i><\/b>. However, wheelchair users, people who are bedridden, or those with physical disabilities, because they spend long periods of time in the same position, experience extreme pressure on the same body parts.\u00a0This constant pressure can cause the skin to become red, inflamed, and deprives the skin cells of oxygen.<\/p>\n

Opt for a positioning wheelchair that is specially designed to prevent skin damage to the user. Using the recline or Tilt-in-Space functions changes the user\u2019s posture and center of gravity to relieve the constant pressure felt on certain parts of the body.<\/p>\n

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1. Reclining Wheelchair<\/h2>\n

The reclining wheelchair will transform the user from a sitting position to a close to lying down position. The change of position reduces pressure on the buttocks and allows the user to take a break from sitting in the same position.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, \u201csliding\u201d is a common problem with reclining wheelchairs. Whenever the wheelchair reclines or returns to an upright position, the user\u2019s back will naturally slide against the back of the wheelchair, creating uncomfortable frictions and may lead to skin breakdown.<\/p>\n

One of the best selling reclining wheelchairs is\u00a0Karma MVP 502<\/i><\/b><\/a>. Its innovative anti-sliding design slopes downwards 20 degrees, which helps reduce the forward sliding and pressure sores. This significantly reduces shearing on the user\u2019s back and reduces the need for the attendant to reposition the user.<\/p>\n

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2. Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair<\/h2>\n

The biggest difference between a tilting and reclining wheelchair is that the reclining wheelchair will change the posture of the body. If the user can NOT sit up straight independently, they might slide out of the chair or lean to one side when lying down.<\/p>\n

The Tilt-in-Space wheelchair doesn\u2019t change the angle of the user\u2019s body. Only the seat is tilted backward. By shifting the pressure away from the hips onto a larger surface area, the caregiver does not need to constantly readjust the user into the seated position. This also helps the user to reduce the risk of developing bedsores and avoid back pain.<\/p>\n

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One of the most popular Tilt-in-Space wheelchairs on the Thailand market is\u00a0Karma VIP 515<\/i><\/b><\/a>. VIP 515 is one of the only foldable Tilt-in-Space wheelchairs on the market. This means that elderly wheelchair user\u2019s who need this function when they are out and about can enjoy comfort and stability. The increased frequency of being able to change position will decrease the chance of pressure building on in one area and causing pressure sores.<\/p>\n

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