Extra Velcro straps for fine-tuning of wheelchair back

- makes sitting in Panthera wheelchair more comfortable

Description
The back upholstery on the Panthera wheelchair is adjustable using Velcro straps – but there are not enough of them, according to the user. This modification consists of self-adhesive Velcro straps placed in between the standard Velcro straps, allowing for more precise adjustment of the back.

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

Manufacturer
The user

Idea
The user’s

Paid for by
The user

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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