What type of wheelchair do paraplegics use?

The Tilite ZRA, manufactured by Permobil, this manual wheelchair is one of the most popular manual wheelchairs and best-reviewed wheelchairs available. This wheelchair is known for its minimalist mono-tube frame that is completely customizable. The ZRA also can be completely set up and figured by you.

Do paraplegics poop themselves?

Upper motor neuron bowel occurs with injuries at T-12 or higher, and results from paralysis that damages the nerves that control the bowel. When the rectum is full, defecation occurs reflexively and can lead to bowel accidents. This condition is also known as reflex bowel.

Do all paraplegics use wheelchairs?

By defini tion, paraplegics have to rely on one or more assistive devices if mobility is to be achieved. Only a small segment of the paraplegic pop ulation make use of lower-limb orthoses, and even those who do have orthoses, and use them, need a wheelchair as well, in order to make the most of their available energy.

What kind of wheelchair is best?

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How do paraplegics clear their bowels?

Do your bowel program on a daily basis until constipation resolves. Add or increase the dose of a stool softener (such as DOSS or colace). Add or increase the dose of psyllium hydro-mucilloid (such as Metamucil or Citrucel). Increase your fluid intake (this is essential if you are increasing psyllium).

What is the life expectancy for a paraplegic?

Individuals aged 60 years at the time of injury have a life expectancy of approximately 7.7 years (patients with high tetraplegia), 9.9 years (patients with low tetraplegia), and 12.8 years (patients with paraplegia).