Care recipient (cr) often complains of foot or leg strain while sitting in his wheelchair

Try: Try attaching footrest extensions this will help leg and feet circulation and help the cr maintain better posture and more comfortable seating ask a wheelchair vendor for help in choosing and installing them

Materials: Footrest extensions

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: wheelchair comfort tips by national caregiving institute available at

Keywords: Wheelchair foot pain leg pain posture circulation

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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