Wheelchair – trunk support to Panthera

Soft trunk support in wheelchair helps maintain balance
Back wedges on wheelchair
Back wedges on wheelchair

Soft wedge cushions in back upholstery.

Model: back wedges from ETAC

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

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County Council

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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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