Wheelchair – extra Velcro straps for fine-tuning of wheelchair back

- makes sitting in Panthera wheelchair more comfortable
User places extra Velcro straps on back of wheelchair
User places extra Velcro straps on back of wheelchair

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.

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Velcro straps, scissors, measuring tape – accessories for modification
Velcro straps, scissors, measuring tape – accessories for modification

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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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