Their range of motion and transfer methods will also influence the type of footrest selected. Manual wheelchair frames can also include positioning components, such as a reclining back, tilt in space, or a combination of recline and tilt. These components are essential for enabling a client s position to be changed without transferring out of the chair. Position changes are important for relieving pressure, decreasing fatigue, and maintaining good postural alignment throughout the day. Power wheelchairs offer the same positioning components, but they are motorized, thus enabling clients to change their positions independently.
Accessories can improve function for wheelchair users.
Laptrays provide stable surfaces for upper extremity activities at the appropriate height for function. Their use can mean the difference between eating independently and being fed. Chair Transport Determining who will transport the wheelchair is the first step. The person transporting the wheelchair must have the needed skills and equipment. The transportation issues are wheelchair weight, compactness, assistive technology, and the vehicle.