Elevating legrests may assist with edema control and increased circulation in the lower extremities. Contraindications Persons with spasticity. Persons with limited range of motion at the hips or knees. A recline system may go beyond available range and pull the client out of position. Persons with a contoured seating system.
Adults buy most recliners.
The following case study highlights some of the issues related to a recline system. Jake has a spinal cord injury at C5 with resultant quadriplegia. He is in his mid-20s and plans to return to school to get a bachelor's degree in business administration and then go to work. His school day will entail sitting for approximately 6 to 7 hr without a transfer. Jake is unable to do his own weight shifts, so we ordered a recline system primarily to maintain his skin integrity.