Wheelchair armrest assisting device

Abstract

The invention relates to a wheelchair armrest assisting device, which comprises a grasp, a base plate, a locating frame connected to a wheelchair armrest and a fixed bolt, wherein the grasp is fixedly connected to the base plate; the bottom of the base plate is fixedly connected to the locating frame; and the fixed bolt is connected to the locating frame. A patient can loosen the fixed bolt and can then fasten the bolt for regulating the base plate which slides to a proper position in accordance with demands, so that the process of regulating is simple and convenient; and glenohumeral joint and forearm of the patient who firmly holds the grasp with hands are on a neutral position to prevent the forearm from rotating forwards, so as to relieve pain in shoulders due to upper limb myasthenia on affected side, muscle or ligament weakness around shoulder joint or accompanied with strain and the like or to relieve existing shoulder pain; and the assisting device is helpful for promoting patients to actively participate in rehabilitation training, capable of accelerating function recovery speed of upper limbs, and the assisting device is significant in effect.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a medical and health care device, in particular to a wheelchair armrest assistant. Background technique [0002] Shoulder pain is a common complication after stroke, with an incidence rate of 50-84%. Shoulder pain occurs as early as 2 weeks after stroke, and more than 2 to 3 months later. According to clinical findings, post-stroke shoulder pain is often caused by poor posture of the affected upper limb in the early stage of stroke. Once shoulder pain occurs, it is difficult to find effective treatment methods, resulting in shoulder pain for several months, which seriously affects the patient's health. Quality of life and rehabilitation efficacy. Therefore, early prevention is particularly important. Because the patient lives in a wheelchair most of the time during the day, when the patient sits in a wheelchair, the wrist joint is turned over, causing the shoulder to suffer from muscle weakness of the affected upper limb, we...

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According to clinical findings, post-stroke shoulder pain is often caused by poor posture of the affected upper limb in the early stage of stroke. Once shoulder pain occurs, it is difficult to find effective treatment methods, resulting in shoulder pain for several months, which seriously affects the patient's health. Quality of life and rehabilitation efficacy

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