{"id":479,"date":"2019-08-26T16:28:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T23:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/\/?page_id=479"},"modified":"2020-11-09T19:27:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T03:27:30","slug":"benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"heading_h1\">Benefits<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"benefits_figure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video id=\"benefits_video\" class=\"image_frame\" controls=\"\"><source src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/rupel_video_sm.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"page_caption\">Watch Matt Rupel Talk About The Wijit<br \/>\nProviding Him With Independence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section id=\"all_benefits_section\">\n<h2 class=\"heading_h2\">Wijit Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>The Wijit DBS provides its users with an incredible number of benefits, the two biggest being: <em class=\"page_em\">increased independence and improved health<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>When asked, one of our users told us what he loved most about his Wijit; <em class=\"page_em\">\u201cWith my Wijit(s), I am completely independent. I don\u2019t feel disabled\u201d<\/em>. We know that once you try a Wijit, you will feel the same way.<\/p>\n<p>We have designed the Wijit DBS to deliver benefits that surpass every aspect of using traditional push rim propulsion. For a quick, direct comparison, see our: <a href=\"\/benefits\/#benefits_chart_heading\" class=\"page_link\" title=\"See our Wijit vs. Standard Push Rims Benefits Chart\">The Wijit vs. Standard Push Rims Benefits Chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more on benefits, consider the following:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading_h2\">Independendence<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Move 2 to 3 times further with every push of the levers<\/li>\n<li>Power to go up steep ramps, hills and grades<\/li>\n<li>Power over thresholds and other obstacles<\/li>\n<li>More easily traverse soft carpets, grass and gravel<\/li>\n<li>Easily navigate tight turns<\/li>\n<li>Safely control movement negotiating steep ramps, hills and grades<\/li>\n<li>Shift into reverse, back onto lifts with power and control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading_h2\">Improved Health<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/clinical-information\/\" class=\"page_link\" title=\"Click to go to Clinical Information section.\">Clinical Studies<\/a> have proven the Wijit DBS protects against stress injuries to the shoulders, hands and wrists<\/li>\n<li>Increased mobility and stability equals more exercise, leading to improved cardiovascular health<\/li>\n<li>Improved posture, as user sits upright with back support<\/li>\n<li>Improved muscle conditioning, as levers utilize larger muscle groups<\/li>\n<li>Eliminates friction burns, callused hands and wrist fatigue \u2013 hands stay safely on lever handles<\/li>\n<li>Range of motion (ROM) \u2013 Wijit levers forward stop position is adjustable to maximize user&#8217;s reach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading_h2\">Ease of Use<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily shift between forward, neutral and reverse with ergonomically designed shifter knobs<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive braking by pulling inward on the lever handles \u2013 easily control braking and steering<\/li>\n<li>Use of levers and internal gearing allows even marginal users to propel themselves<\/li>\n<li>Quick release system permits easy removal and attachment of Wijit wheels for transporting<\/li>\n<li>The Wijit DBS is compatible with anti-tip bars, grade-aids and parking brakes<\/li>\n<li>Includes standard hand\/push rim; for those \u201cclose-in\u201d minor adjustments<\/li>\n<li>Ergonomically designed and comfortable lever handle grips<\/li>\n<li>Wijit levers can be put in \u201cparked\u201d position, allowing users to transfer unimpeded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading_h2\">Cost Effective<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Works on your current manual wheelchair \u2013 no need to buy new or special wheelchair<\/li>\n<li>Much less expensive than a power wheelchair<\/li>\n<li>Reduced injury risk saves cost over time \u2013 less doctor visits and medications<\/li>\n<li>Increased cardiovascular health lowers long-term health risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section id=\"benefits_chart_section\">\n<h2 id=\"benefits_chart_heading\" class=\"heading_h2\">The Wijit vs. Standard Push Rims Benefits Chart<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"benefits_chart_flex_3\">\n<li class=\"chart_top_flex_3_col_1\">Function<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_top_flex_3_col_2\">Manual Wheelchair<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_top_flex_3_col_3\">Benefits Gained Using the Wijit<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_odd\">User Force Requirements<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_odd\">Requires a high degree of arm, hand, and wrist function and strength.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_odd\">The unique lever design amplifies the user&#8217;s pushing power by over 50% and reduces the need for arm, hand, and wrist dexterity and strength.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_even\">Braking<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_even\">Requires hand friction on hand rims for slowing and stopping.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_even\">The Wijit&#8217;s built-in braking system is easily activated from its handles and requires no hand friction.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_odd\">Steering<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_odd\">Requires complex hand and arm coordination and strength.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_odd\">Steering with the Wijit is easy with minimal strength and coordination required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_even\">Motivation<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_even\">Requires constant combination of grip, push\/pull, release and re-grip on push rims.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_even\">Similar to a bicycle, the Wijit stays engaged as the user pushes on the lever handles.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_odd\">Negotiating Hills<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_odd\">Requires strength and coordination beyond that of the average operator to ascend or descend slopes safely.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_odd\">Driver levers and special gearing amplify the operator&#8217;s power to ascend slopes, while the unique braking system assures a safe descent.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_even\">Posture<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_even\">Requires forward and backward lean with no back support while operating.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_even\">Allows the user to sit comfortably upright, with strong back support while operating the wheelchair.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_odd\">Injuries<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_odd\">Requires heavy dependence on wrists, shoulder muscles and upper body.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_odd\">Continuous propulsion reduces strain on shoulder muscles, while lever operation eliminates wrist usage and utilizes large muscle groups instead.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_even\">Effort<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_even\">Requires a large amount of effort to travel more than short distances.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_even\">The Wijit&#8217;s lever drive system and gearing provides a mechanical advantage, allowing users to travel further with less effort.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_1_odd\">Health<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_2_odd\">Difficulty pushing without fatigue over distances limits physical activity level.<\/li>\n<li class=\"chart_flex_3_col_3_odd\">Ease of use and a 2 to 3 times distance per push advantage allows continuous travel, increasing cardiovascular exercise and building up of large muscle groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Wijit DBS provides its users with an incredible number of benefits, the two biggest being: increased independence and improved health. When asked, one of our users told us what he loved most about his Wijit; \u201cWith my Wijit(s), I am completely independent. I don\u2019t feel disabled\u201d. We know that once you try a Wijit, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/benefits\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Benefits&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"benefits.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-479","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=479"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/479\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wijit.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}