Like any seating device, sometimes there are adjustments that may need to be made to the wheelchair to best position the resident when using the PostureWorks seating products. These adjustments should be made under the supervision of a healthcare professional that is familiar with wheelchair positioning, such as a member of the rehabilitation staff. Potential wheelchair adjustments include:
Footrest adjustments:

The wheelchair foot rests may need to be raised to properly support the patient’s feet when using The PostureWorks seating products. This is important to ensure that undue pressure is not applied to the back of the patient’s legs, which could result in skin breakdown. Caregivers are solely responsible for proper foot rest adjustment / foot support, and supervision.
Wheelchair height:

Many wheelchairs offer multiple height options – standard height (typically 19.5″) and hemi height (typically 17.5″). The chair height is adjusted by moving the wheel axle up or down the wheelchair frame. For some residents who propel with their feet, particularly when using a Low Profile PostureWorks Engage or Matrix, adjusting the wheelchair to a hemi height can enable them to continue to propel while using the PostureWorks device.
Back adjustments:

The PostureWorks Engage APOD® cushions can be used in conjunction with reclining wheelchair backs or drop back seats to create a “tilt-in-space” effect. Note: if a drop back or reclining back is used, the patient’s center of gravity will be shifted back and the caregiver must evaluate the need for anti-tippers on the wheelchair.