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Wheelchair Seating Products
Most people are familiar with the sling seats and backs
that appear on most wheelchairs. Bear in mind that the primary reason
manufacturers use these is to enable the wheelchair to fold easily.
However, if you plan on spending considerable time
in the wheelchair, sling seats and backs can be very detrimental to your
sitting posture, comfort and health. When was the last time you went into
an office and saw someone sitting in a sling chair at their desk?
Fortunately, there is a wide variety of seat cushion and
back support options that can help you maximize your comfort and function
as well as protect your skin and postural integrity.
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Seat
Cushions |
Seat
cushions come a wide variety of types, from basic comfort,
pressure reducing, and pressure relieving cushions,
to custom contoured or molded seating systems that
can accommodate almost any need. |
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Back
Supports |
Back supports range from basic lumbar supports to solutions that
completely replace the back sling upholstery and provide adjustability
in height, depth, angle and shape.
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Arm
Rests and Trays |
Arm
rests can be configured from simple padded rests, to troughs
that hold the arm in place, or even inclined surfaces to
elevate the hand. Arm rests can also be equipped with desks, writing
or pointing tables, or other swing-away enhancements. |
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Foot
Rests |
Foot
rests or front riggings can be as simple as a standard
swing-away or elevating leg rest, and can be personalized with a variety
of different pads and supports to accommodate a wide range of needs. |
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Head
Supports |
Head
supports can provide a simple pad to lean back against, or can
be enhanced to provide lateral or forward-and-back stability to address
the most complex needs |
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Straps and
Belts |
Positioning
straps and belts provide additional support to complement a seating
system. |
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