Have you ever seen sports wheelchairs used by disabled athletes? They always look top-heavy, with a high front and low back design. Is there any hidden meaning behind this special design that is different from conventional wheelchair? Today, I will share with you this design with a hidden meaning.
Anti-slip design. When the user is in a wheelchair, safety should always be the first priority. The design of the sports wheelchair seat is high in the front and low in the back to prevent the hips from sliding forward. This is especially suitable for friends with weak muscle strength, such as patients with spinal cord injuries and cerebral palsy. It can effectively reduce the risk of slipping due to gravity or bumpy roads, so that you can feel a stable and safe feeling in every trip.
Sciatica support reduces pressure. The low rear design of the sports wheelchair allows the user's ischial tuberosity to fit more closely to the seat surface. This layout not only reduces the pressure on the ischia, improves the stability of the sitting posture, but also reduces the risk of pressure sores. For users who need to use wheelchairs for a long time, this design is undoubtedly a great blessing, allowing them to enjoy exercise and speed while maintaining comfort and health.
Accelerate blood circulation. Many people have not discovered that the slightly higher front design has a hidden benefit - it can effectively reduce the pressure of the back of the thigh on the seat cushion. In this way, the knee joint can maintain a proper degree of curvature, avoiding poor blood circulation in the lower limbs caused by long-term sitting, and accelerating blood circulation. This thoughtful design undoubtedly improves the user's quality of life.
Fits the waist and back. The high front and low back seat design is very user-friendly. It works perfectly with the backrest to provide strong support for the user's lumbar spine. This design allows the user to keep the spine in a neutral position and maintain dynamic support when using the wheelchair. It not only relieves the tension of the waist muscles, but also effectively reduces the waist fatigue caused by long-term sitting.
The design of a high-quality sports wheelchair must meet dynamic factors and comply with ergonomic principles. It must not only improve the safety and comfort of the user during exercise, but also meet the user's needs to "gallop" on the sports field.