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How Equipment For Paraplegics Can Improve The Quality Of Life

By Edward Cole


People suffering from paraplegia are paralysed in their lower bodies, normally from the waist down. Other than quadriplegics, who are paralysed in both the upper and lower bodies, those with paraplegia can at least still use their upper limbs and they have normal feeling in their torsos. In the past, unfortunate patients suffering from paraplegia and quadriplegia were confined to bed or chair. Nowadays with such a wide variety of equipment for paraplegics, patients can live full productive lives.

Mobility is the highest priority for the majority of paraplegia patients. Luckily, there are numerous types of wheelchairs designed for just about every possible situation. There are electric models, hand propelled ones, special chairs designed to be used for toilet purposes and even chairs that can help the patient to stand. There are also many different types of ramps that will allow a patient to access most places.

For many people, the ability to drive a vehicle is the ultimate mobile freedom. Paraplegia patients need not be denied this freedom. There are many companies that specialize in converting cars specially for paralysed clients. All the controls are operated with the hands. These vehicles can be even be equipped with hoists and racks that will enable to patient to take his wheelchair with him wherever he goes.

There is also an amazing range of devices that are specially designed to help a paraplegic to live an independent life. There are special devices that help the patient to get into and out of a bath. Hoists can help them move from one location, such as a bed, to another, such as a wheelchair. There are products that will allow a paraplegic to control lights, and other devices without having to move from his wheelchair.

Exercise is very important for all paralysed people. There is a great danger that unused muscles in the paralysed parts of the body will deteriorate until a serious health risk develops. Special devices are available to help these patients to exercise those muscles and to increase the flexibility of the bodies and their blood circulation in general.

Paraplegia patients do not have control over the functions of the lower body. This means that simple matters such as urinating can become a problem. Luckily there are many products such as catheters and other personal devices that can help to avoid embarrassment and to give the paraplegic some measure of control over his own toilet routine. Most medical insurance companies will cover the cost of these products.

Sadly, many of the devices and products designed to make life easier for paraplegia patients are expensive. Medical insurance will cover the cost of certain types of products but even them a limit is placed on the cost of a specific device such as a wheelchair. The alternative is to look for good quality second hand devices or to approach charity organizations specializing in helping disabled people to live independently.

Most paraplegia patients require a lot of time to come to grips with the fact that they will have to live within certain limits. There can be no doubt, however, that the many devices and products on the market today can go a long way in improving the quality of life of a paraplegic. One can just hope that they will become more affordable in the future.




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