{"id":25637,"date":"2021-04-20T15:23:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T08:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karmamedical.com\/th\/?p=25637"},"modified":"2021-10-25T13:07:50","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T06:07:50","slug":"how-to-choose-power-seat-functions-for-power-wheelchair-electric-wheelchair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karmamedical.com\/th\/en\/how-to-choose-power-seat-functions-for-power-wheelchair-electric-wheelchair\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Power Seat Functions For Power Wheelchair (Electric Wheelchair)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the\u00a0previous blog<\/a>, we explored the different types of wheelchair chassis and seats a power wheelchair user could choose based on their daily activities and seating support needs. In this blog, we are going to discuss the power seat functions available for Karma power wheelchairs (Electric Wheelchair).<\/p>\n

The next question to ask about the user is \u201cDoes the user need any power seat functions for position change?<\/i>\u201d Each power function has its advantages which will be explored here.<\/p>\n

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The different types of power functions that can be equipped to Power Wheelchairs.<\/i>Source:\u00a0Karma Medical<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

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Power Recline + Elevating Leg Rests<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Power Standing<\/i>\u00a0function has a long list of both physical and mental health benefits! All of which can be read about in more detail\u00a0here<\/a>. In short, standing for just 30 minutes every day can improve a person\u2019s blood pressure and circulation, digestive and urinary system, and bone and muscle density. The option to stand gives the user a sense of independence which in turn improves their mental health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Power Tilt<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Power Tilt<\/i>\u00a0function is great at offering pressure relief, trunk stability, and increased comfort. The tilt functions also allow the users to stabilize their seating position when going down a slope.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

[ Read about the full\u00a0<\/i>benefits of a reclining and tilting wheelchair here<\/i><\/a><\/strong>]<\/i><\/p>\n

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Power Standing<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Power Standing<\/i>\u00a0function has a long list of both physical and mental health benefits! All of which can be read about in more detail\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0In short, standing for just 30 minutes every day can improve a person\u2019s blood pressure and circulation, digestive and urinary system, and bone and muscle density. The option to stand gives the user a sense of independence which in turn improves their mental health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Power Seat Elevation<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Power Seat Elevation<\/i>\u00a0not only has functional benefits such as\u00a0improving the reaching range of the user and making transferring in and out of the wheelchair safer. The Power Seat Elevation also has the medical benefit of\u00a0decreasing the hyper-lordotic position of the neck<\/i>\u00a0which means that the user decreases their risk of a neck injury from constantly having to overreach for objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Being able to elevate the seat to match the height of the surface the user is transferring to is safer and costs less effort on the user\u2019s part. All of these functions add up to the user;<\/p>\n