Trunk support to Panthera

Soft trunk support in wheelchair helps maintain balance

Description
Soft wedge cushions in back upholstery.

Model: back wedges from ETAC

Authors comments
This tip is part of the series ‘5 tips to make your Panthera more comfortable,’ see associated tips.

Purchased from
ETAC, www.etac.com/exp (last checked May 2011)

Paid for by
County Council

Tip is dated from 2009

Categories for this tip
mobility » moving around by wheelchair, Tips and tricks from people with Low tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C7- Th1, ASIA A, B).

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