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Basic Principles of Wheelchair Seating

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1. Basic Principles of Seating
2. Benefits of Proper Wheelchair Seating
3. Characteristics of Normal Posture
4. Normal Posture vs Abnormal Posture
5. Abnormal Posture in Seating is caused by...
6. Principles of Wheelchair Seating
7. Step 1. Pelvis and hip joint area
8. Hammock Effect
9. Proper pelvic stability is possible by using...
10. Solid base of support
11. Cushions...
12. When choosing a cushion, consider...
13. Types of cushions...
14. Foam cushions (eggcrate, regular foam)
15. Contour foam cushions
16. Air-filled cushions
17. Gel insert cushions
18. Positioning belt
19. Step 2. The provision of foot support
20. Footrests...
21. Step 3. The provision of trunk support
22. Wheelchair Width
23. Wheelchair Back Height
24. Molded Back Cushion
25. Step 4. Shoulder and arm position
26. Armrests...
27. Arms support...
28. Step 5. Head position
29. Tilt in space position
30. Increasing tolerance for sitting
31. In summary...
32. Credits
33. Mobile Clinic