Factors to consider before buying a wheelchair

Are all the wheelchairs same? Most of the individuals will answer it in Yes!

But “No” they are not same. Just like there are differences in every vehicle the same way every wheelchair is different. Wheelchairs have huge difference and meet different needs of different people. The last two decades have tremendously seen a huge progress in development of the wheelchairs. Now we can see wide variety of wheelchairs is available in market. But the important question is choosing the correct wheelchair. Moreover getting a right wheelchair is important for overall quality of life. If you have a family member, friend, relative or neighbor who is physically challenged then help them in choosing the best wheelchair that will cater well to their needs.

There are many factors that need to be considered before buying a wheelchair like

1. Will I use my chair for indoors or outdoors?
2. Where will be the wheelchair used mostly?
3. Is the wheelchair easily transportable?
4. How long I will be sitting on the wheelchair?

There are multiple questions and doubts run in our mind while choosing. And for the first time user making a choice will be more difficult. So I want to share some tips and points that should be taken into consideration before you purchase.

Some of the other important factors which are:

Overall Weight of chair:
The overall weight of the wheelchair should be taken into consideration while selecting the wheelchair. The lighter the chair the more convenient it will be to lift and transport it in car. There are some chairs in which the parts can be removed easily such as foot rests and armrests which make the chair lighter in weight.

Assessing the Correct Size:

• User Weight: The weight of the occupant must be taken into consideration while selecting wheelchair. Every wheelchair has a weight limit and the standard wheelchair has a normal weight limit of 114 Kg. If the user weight more than it then a heavy duty chair must be selected.
• Seat Size: There are various seating sizes available in wheelchairs and it is important to choose the correct size. As the correct size will give enough room to comfortable sitting positions and will avoid the pressure. A narrow seat will increase the chances of skin shearing while a wide seat will rotate the occupant’s legs inward and give strain on hips. So in order to avoid these problems it is required to measure the occupant’s widest part of the hips.
• Backrest Height: A correct backrest height usually allows freedom of movement and maintains good posture. The correct seat height can be determined by taking the measurement of the wheelchair user. The standard chairs come with the fixed height but there are many chairs available in the market that comes with adjustable height.
• Armrest Height: The armrest of the wheelchair should be such that it supports the arms of the user comfortably. If the armrest will be too high then it will raise the shoulders of user and a low armrest will end up in leaning one side or the other. There are usually 4 types of armrest Adjustable, Removable, Flip Back and Fixed or Permanent.

These are some of the basic points I have shared with you in this article. It will help you in selecting a right chair. And once you are sure about which wheelchair to buy then look for the warranty and the deals available. At Healthvistas.com you can choose among the wide variety of wheelchair available at best prices. So now don’t restrict yourself to your house and live a healthy, active, independent and self reliant life.

Power wheelchairs- Add more power in your life

“Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks vision.” - Stevie Wonder

Just because you lack the ability to walk doesn’t mean you can’t desire for an independent and active life. You can still fee yourself and enjoy life!

Have you come across a situation which requires you to move without help and you are unable to do so? Are you one of those who think being in a wheelchair would make it difficult to perform daily activities? If “yes,” then Health Vistas has exactly what you need.

What is a power wheelchair? 
A power wheelchair is designed to move through the means of an electric motor and navigational controls. They are useful for those who are unable to propel a manual wheelchair or who may need to use a wheelchair for distances or over terrain which would be fatiguing in a manual wheelchair. They may also be used not just by people with 'traditional' mobility impairments, but also by people with cardiovascular and fatigue based conditions.

Wondering about how does a power wheelchair work?
Power wheelchairs work by using a small joystick mounted on the armrest to help operate the wheelchair. People who cannot manage a manual joystick have other options like head switches, chin-operated joysticks, sip-and-puff to move freely. Heath Vistas’s Karma Healthcare KP -31T Blazer Power Wheelchair provides tilt-in-space for pressure relief and relaxing sitting. The tilt-in-space system evenly spreads body weight across the seat and back, providing instant pressure relief around buttocks. It helps to prevent sores.

Benefits of a power wheelchair- 
The most obvious benefit of owing a power wheelchair is that they are easy and convenient. Although these operate through an electric motor, they can still be controlled by the individual in the chair. EB 103A Folding Power Wheelchairs with Battery can be easily folded and carried along while traveling in any type of vehicle whether it's a Car, Truck, Bus, Train, Cruise Ship or Airplane. They utilize an Anti-Tilt Technology which helps to prevent you from losing balance, tipping over backwards, or rolling backwards. It keeps you safe even if you are stopped on an incline.

Power wheelchairs have greatly increased in popularity among elderly and disabled individuals. They are of great advantage to those who lack stamina or have limited walking ability.

Check out our wide range of power wheelchairs from leading brands like Karma Healthcare, Ostrich, Smart Care, Conqueror etc. that will serve your purpose.

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Fruit And Vegetable Purifier

Crusaders Fruit & Vegetable Purifier & Water Ozonator is Special design for kitchen, meat , Fruit & vegetable cleaning. It removes pesticides, insecticides, odours, microbes and chemicals. The unit can remove the smellsin the fridge,put the unit on the fridge,then open the door of the fridge,put the air stone into the fridge for about 10 minutes,it can prolong the shef life of food. As a results cross contamination of foods is prevented, odours elliminated a better all round result for food preservation.

The unit can remove the smellsin the fridge,put the unit on the fridge,then open the door of the fridge,put the air stone into the fridge for about 10 minutes,it can prolong the shef life of food.As a results cross contamination of foods is prevented, odours elliminated a better all round result for food preservation.

For Fruits and Vegetables:

Put the fruits and vegetables after washing with water into the basin,then fill the basin with water add the vegetables and connect the air stone with the silicone tube to the unit,put the air stone into basin.Turn the knob to 10 minutes,the surface pesticide residues are decomposed,the vegetables will retain their freshness for a longer period of time.

For Meat:

Clean the meat then put it into a basin and fil the basin with water until the water covers the meat.Put the airstone into the basin,turn the knob to 30 minutes, when it stops,you will notice viscous bubbles on the surface of the water,this is the decomposed additives,hormone-like substances,burned with chemical taste. The additives together with any microbes are destroyed.

Specifications:

Model No	H01B
Rated Voltage	110/240V,AC,50/60hz
Power consumption	9W
Dimensions	19*19*88 mm
Ozone output	450mg/H
Timer	0-60mins
Plug mode	US,UK,AU,EU
Certification	CE RoHS
Weight	660g

How to use

• Connect with the airstone of the silicone tube to the ozone outlet.
• Plug into the power outlet.
• Put into the power outlet.
• Turn the timer knob to right to the scheduled time to start working.
• Stop working automatically at the end of timing.
• You can turn the knob to left to stop working while the unit working.

Transval Ortho Versatile Seat - A must for persons with long sitting hours

Long office and browsing hours require proper sitting posture and distribution of load. 

“TRANSVAL ORTHO VERSATIL SEAT" provides exactly the same.

Individual with a prominent belly have increased anterior convexity of the lumbar spine.  They have more prominent buttocks and a belly.  They feel pain while standing and while bending backwards, and experience relief when they sit on a seat which has a slight taper.This seat was primarily designed with "U" cavity for pile patient.

It gives relief to hernia patients by using this there is no need of any donut cushion.For patients with acute problem or after surgery etc.  Extra large "U" cavity is recommended by orthopedic hospitals.

Can be used on wheelchairs as well as on traditional chairs.

During pregnancy, apart from helping in preventing back and hip strain

It will also help your baby to go into the pelvis after 36 weeks of pregnancy, especially if your knees are slightly lower than your hips.

Benefits

•   Comfort is still an unexplored concept and often described   as the absence of discomfort
•   "TRANSVAL ORTHO VERSATILE SEAT" provides following  support,
•   Reduces fatigue, prevent numbness of buttocks associated   with long sitting hours.
•   Cushion most comfortable for those with tender tailbones.
•   A must for hernia or piles patients.
•   Designed to restore and maintain correct ergonomic      seating in the office.
•  The slight incline helps promote proper posture while  performing tasks like reading, browsing etc.

How to use

If you have problems with your back - especially your lower back, this cushion has been designed to put no pressure on your coccyx by seating on top of "U" cavity.  Cushion is helpful for those with tender tailbones, hernia, or piles patients.  Shapes to your body when you sit on it.

Unlike backrest, headrest etc a seating cushion has to uniformly distribute load to reduce fatigue and prevent numbness of buttocks.  Therefore it is moulded for high density of 55-60 kg per cubic Mt.

Cover of knitted cloth provides extra comfort and air circulation.

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Feel Instant Pain Relief with Hollywog Digital TENS – 2D Pain Management Device

TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a technique to stimulate different categories of nerve fibers. The most commonly used TENS technique is termed conventional TENS. During conventional TENS, low-intensity pulsed currents are administered at high-frequencies at the site of pain. The user experiences a strong non-painful TENS sensation mostly described as tingling.

Hollywog TENS– 2D pain management devise is widely used to relieve a wide range of painful conditions, including chronic pain, post-traumatic and post-surgical pain and pain resulting from cancer and its treatment. TENS is inexpensive and safe with no major side effects. Hollywog TENS can be self managed by patients after following simple training. During TENS pulsed electrical currents are generated by a small battery operated TENS device that can be kept in the pocket or attached to the user’s belt, shirt pocket and bra or other clothing. Currents from the TENS device are delivered through the skin by two self-adhering electrode pads.

Hollywog Digital TENS-2D Pain Management Unit is easy to operate electrotherapy digital unit. It has patient compliance timer can memorize 60 sets of operation records, digital control panel, low battery indicator.

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Need A Massage? Relax With Massage ROBOT

World’s first body Massaging Robot - Make an appointment today!

Yes! It helps you relax. Massage is the treatment of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue by means of a variety of techniques to improve function, decrease muscle reflex activity and encourage relaxation & well-being as a recreational activity.

It counteracts the sitting you do. Most of the desk workers show up pain or weakness in low back caused by extended time of sitting. Massage can counteract the imbalance caused from sitting which means you can keep your desk job as long as you plan a regular massage.

It lessen muscles pain. Massage therapy can help you to get relieve of sore muscles. The massage improves blood circulation and is found that it is as effective as other methods of treatment for chronic back pain.

Massage help to pacify anxiety and depression and is helpful for people living with or undergoing treatment for serious illnesses. Studies have shown that massage can relieve fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression and nausea in cancer patients. Massage promotes relaxation and sleep in those undergoing chemo or radiation therapy

Milagrow Wheeme Massaging Robot is an automated battery-powered massaging robot and is completely autonomous. Just place it on your stomach or back and it will move around on its own, stopping when it reaches the edge of your body. The built-in sensors help it navigate while the vibrating action provides a gentle massage.

• ·          Navigates gently and safely on a human body without falling off in most cases
• ·          Works best on your body's large horizontal areas i.e. lie down and put it on your back or stomach Soft vibration for total relaxation
• ·          Improves blood circulation and nerve stimulation
• ·          Easy to use and maintain
• ·      Can be used by all age groups except kids below of age five.

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Vegetable & Fruit Purifier- Remove Pesticides And Preservatives Residue

The greater part of fruits and vegetables contain some extent of numerous kinds of pesticides. Mostly Farmers use these chemicals to enable them to produce best quality vegetables and fruits in huge quantities, free of insects, bacteria, mold and rodents. However, these artificial chemicals cause health risks to humans, especially young children. Studies are being done to understand the full impact of pesticides and it confirms the risk of neurological and gastrointestinal problems, as well as problems in the endocrine and hormonal systems also linked to pesticides, finding ways how to purge produce of pesticide residue is very important to a healthy body.

The data released by the National Pesticides Monitoring Department says 95% of Fruits & Vegetables have pesticides above the acceptable levels. Cancer and other diseases caused due to pesticides and other chemical substances in food. As consumers we do not have any control on the pesticides that is sprayed on fruits and vegetables in the farms but there are some quick do-it-yourself techniques that can help us get rid of the residues to a large extent.

Vegepure 400 Vegetable & Fruit Purifier is the answer to this.

Vegepure 400 Vegetable & Fruit Purifier removes dirt and artificial colors from the surface of vegetables and fruits. It detoxifies the vegetables and fruits by removing pesticides and preservatives residue. Kills parasites, their eggs and germs, Enhances shelf life of food and very easy to operate.

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