Wheelchair – adapted calf strap

A broad padded calf strap makes sitting in Panthera wheelchair more comfortable
Adapted calf strap, from behind
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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The user’s

Adapted calf strap, from the front
Adapted calf strap, from the front
Standard Panthera calf strap, photo: from www.panthera.se/index-eng.html
Standard Panthera calf strap, photo: from www.panthera.se/index-eng.html

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Author: Tomas

Tomas bor ihop med sambo i en lägenhet. Han arbetar 25% som fotograf. Han skadade sig 1983 och har en låg tetraplegi (C7). Han har hemtjänst i assistansliknande form en timme dagligen.
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Type of disability

Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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