Adapted calf strap, from behind
A broad quilted strap is attached at the bottom of the rear foot bar frame of a Panthera wheelchair.
Users comments
Panthera’s standard calf strap is a narrow strap that sits on the front of the frame higher up (see photo far below) and can be experienced as hard and sharp. The adapted calf strap is broader and softer and distributes the pressure much better.
This tip is part of the series ‘5 tips to make your Panthera more comfortable,’ see associated tips.
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Adapted calf strap, from the front
Standard Panthera calf strap, photo: from www.panthera.se
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