Try: Make sure cr’s wheelchair seat depth is correctly measured a longer depth will serve to distribute pressure over a greater area the surface area of the seat thus reducing pressure in any given place this does not hold true if cr is sitting in the knees up position with only the ischials sitting bones […]

Try: Make sure cr’s seat is as shallow as possible this will assure a shorter wheelchair frame in a manual wheelchair which will result in a lighter chair decreased turning radius and easier transporting and storage Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual […]

Try: Make sure cr’s wheelchair seat depth is correctly measured Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Wheelchair seat depth uncomfortable wheelchair *This information is listed as a Tip […]

Try: Wheelchair seat depth is measured from the front to back of the seat to determine the existing size measure the distance from the front edge of the seat to the back where the seat meets the back upright this will give a depth dimension of the existing seat Materials: Measuring tape Categories: Sage, Topic, […]

Try: Make sure lateral supports are not placed too high Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Wheelchair trunk support poor wheelchair positioning poor posture in wheelchair poor balance […]

Try: Cr should be placed in the best possible seated position that can be obtained take a measurement from the back of the pelvis furthest part of the buttocks forward to the back of the knee make sure that each leg is measured separately there are more leg length discrepancies differences in leg lengths than […]

Try: Make sure cr’s wheelchair seat depth is correctly measured Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Wheelchair seat depth pressure sores *This information is listed as a Tip […]

Try: If cr has an add-on back this will need to be allowed for when taking the measurement if the decided on back takes up seat space in front of the back uprights add that amount back into the measurement for seat depth for example measured length – 2 clearance overlap of back on seat […]

Try: Consider uneven or oblique placement of the laterals one lateral should be placed just under the apex of the spinal curve the second lateral should be placed on the opposite side of the trunk and above the opposing one this will set up the proper dynamics for reducing the curve if flexible and supporting […]

Try: Make sure wheelchair lateral supports are not too tight around cr’s trunk Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Wheelchair trunk support poor wheelchair positioning poor posture in […]