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© Shepherd Center – Revised 02/12/2007 - 1 of 1 - Info Sheet: Positioning in Wheelchair Introduction Proper bed and wheelchair positioning is important to: Maintain joint alignment Prevent skin issues Prevent contractures Please check with your therapist and/or doctor to make sure these positions are safe for your loved one. Please use this handout to supplement your family training. Positioning in Wheelchair The head should be in the middle. Apply the chest strap and the seat belt. The pelvis should be level. Elbows should be supported on armrests or lap tray. Feet should be supported on footrests. Shoes will help keep the feet from sliding. Your therapist may recommend not wearing shoes. Make sure the feet are supported on a pillow if no shoes are worn. Additional Comments:

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© Shepherd Center – Revised 02/12/2007 - 1 of 1 -

Info Sheet: Positioning in Wheelchair

Introduction � Proper bed and wheelchair positioning is important to:

� Maintain joint alignment � Prevent skin issues � Prevent contractures

� Please check with your therapist and/or doctor to make sure these positions are safe for your loved one. � Please use this handout to supplement your family training.

Positioning in Wheelchair � The head should be in the middle. � Apply the chest strap and the seat belt. � The pelvis should be level. � Elbows should be supported on armrests or lap tray. � Feet should be supported on footrests. � Shoes will help keep the feet from sliding. � Your therapist may recommend not wearing shoes. Make sure the feet are supported on a pillow if no shoes

are worn.

Additional Comments:

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