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Item Details
Buyers Guide - Postural Supports
ILC Reference NO 43:66:001
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
In addition to the basic wheelchair seat, various postural supports
and special seating systems are available which add on to a wheelchair to provide extra safety, support, comfort and pressure distribution.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $0.00
Price Date: 14/03/2008
More Details
Wheelchair Restraints
A harness or vest which provides the user with upper body support and stability when sitting.
Backrests
* The angle of the backrest may vary. If it is too upright, the person may fall forward. If it slopes too far backwards, the person may slide down in the chair.
* Some high performance chairs for active users have very low backrests. For tall people, a high backrest maybe needed to provide extra back support. Alternatively a headrest extension can be added if head support is required.
Back Supports
May be in the form of an insert that is used in conjunction with the existing backrest, or as a backrest that replaces the existing one. They aim to provide support, comfort and back pain relief and to help prevent skin breakdown, and postural deformities.
Wheelchair Cushions
* There are many different types of wheelchair cushions available. It is important that the one that is chosen, provides the correct postural support and pressure relief for the individual's needs.
* They may be used in conjunction with a separate backrest insert as part of an overall seating system.
Solid Seating
Replaces regular slung seats to provide a stable base for pressure relief cushions.
Special Seating Systems
Includes the entire system of seat, backrest and supports which inserts into a standard wheelchair or scooter. May be needed by some people that require postural support, comfort and pressure distribution. A wide range of systems are available. All are customised and generally require an assessment by a skilled clinician, therapist or seating technician.
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