{"id":26713,"date":"2020-08-28T15:25:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T07:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karmamedical.com\/?p=26713"},"modified":"2023-03-15T17:53:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T09:53:43","slug":"the-benefits-of-a-reclining-and-tilting-wheelchair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karmamedical.com\/2020\/08\/the-benefits-of-a-reclining-and-tilting-wheelchair\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of a Reclining and Tilting Wheelchair"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people won\u2019t encounter the problem of <\/span>bedsores<\/i><\/b><\/span> or <\/span>pressure sores<\/i><\/b><\/span>. 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. <\/span>This constant pressure can cause the skin to become red, inflamed, and deprives the skin cells of oxygen.<\/span><\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Reclining Wheelchair<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 One of the best selling reclining wheelchairs is <\/span>Karma MVP 502<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/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’s back and reduces the need for the attendant to reposition the user.<\/span><\/p>\n

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