Seating and Mobility

This was a client that we worked with that had multiple sclerosis. She was able to shrug her shoulders and move her head. This made it impossible for her to independently control her wheelchair. Also, she had lost approximately 100lbs since receiving the chair. This dramatic weight change was causing pressure sores on her bottom because her cushion did not fit her correctly.

Before	After

The wheelchair that we recommended for this client was outfitted with a mini joystick mounted by her chin. There was a switch mounted on the left side of her head that allows her to switch between modes to operate the tilt, recline, and power elevating leg rests. An environmental control unit (ECU) was later integrated into the controls for the wheelchair. The ECU provided the client with independent use of such things as lights, a telephone, a door opener, and TV/VCR operations.

This spinal cord injury client was referred to us because he received a manual wheelchair that did not fit him correctly. His main complaint was that he was not able to reach the rear wheels to get an efficient push.

Before	After

I was able to reconfigure the client’s exiting chair to fit him correctly. The existing 24” rear wheels were replaced with 26” wheels, and this brought the seat up slightly. The rear axel was flipped upside down and lowered. These changes brought the client into the right position to get the most efficient push.

Computer Access

Before	After

This client has a constellation of orthopedic problems that make it very difficult for her to sit in a standard office chair. She had tried her best to come up with a system that would allow her to work from bed, but she could only work up to two hours a day due to pain and fatigue.

The solution that we came up with was a desk that allowed her to sit in a reclined position to work. The client was then able to work 8+ hours a day.