What is the difference between tilting (tilt-in-space) and reclining wheelchair?
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Tilting (Tilt-In-Space) Keeps the hip angle the same |
Reclining Changes the hip angle |
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Reduces shear force / Eliminates shear force* |
Shearing on back requires the adjustment of trunk and head supports |
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Provides pressure relief |
User can lie back for sleeping or personal medical care purpose |
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Provide rest to head, neck and trunk from sitting upright for extended periods of time |
Provide rest to head, neck and trunk from sitting upright for extended periods of time |
*Shear force is unaligned force pushing one part of a body in one specific direction, and another part of the body in the opposite direction.
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