Even with spinal fusion, they may need them to help prevent tipping. This type of chair maintains the sitting posture, but tilts back to relieve some of the anti-gravity work for a while, combating fatigue. Recliner chairs, which allow a prone position, are used more often for those unable to tolerate the normal angles of seated posture. Once the chair has been ordered, Becerril says, expect a couple months delay before it arrives. Authorization takes time, and typically we're dealing with several different companies, and it's a custom product.
Nothing related to wheelchairs ever happens quickly.
Once the chair arrives, the hands-on fitting process may take two to three hours, Becerril explains. Also, we want to show parents the signs of an improper fit. They need to check the buttocks, the back, the feet, the back of the legs. Anywhere the chair is making contact, there's the potential for too much pressure. With any more than this, the seat is not providing enough thigh support, and the chair may dig into the legs.