How Do You Get A Good Fit For A Power Wheelchair?
You will learn how to pick the proper size power wheelchair. This includes the seat, and seating options. These factors will help determine which powerchair base will be used. Get a prescription from your doctor. If you are currently using a wheelchair make sure that it is at least 5 years old or your insurance company may not agree to pay for a new one. Get a referral to a wheelchair seating specialist and make an appointment with them. When you meet with the wheelchair seating specialist be sure to tell him/her what your needs and wants are for the new wheelchair. Examples would be: Seat elevator, Tilt, Power leg rests, Recline, swing away joy stick, seat back height. Make sure that the seating specialist measures your hip width, length of your legs from your knees to bottom of your feet, leg length from hip to knee. Try several different seat cushions so that you get the one that works best for you. Have the seating specialist send the information to the wheelchair provider that you
