Seating Assessment and Planning - 06/07/18
Doi : 10.1016/S1047-9651(18)30154-2
Jennifer D. Hastings, MS, PT ⁎
From the Deparmtent of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma; and Spinal Cord Injury Service, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care Systems, Seattle, Washington
*Address reprint requests to Jennifer D. Hastings, MS, PT, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner, Tacoma, WA 98416–0510Department of Physical TherapyUniversity of Puget Sound1500 N. WarnerTacomaWA98416–0510
Riassunto |
The primary mobility for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) is seated. This article addresses ways to maximize the SCI patient’s functional mobility with proper prescription of seating. Critical components of seating are defined and goals for seating are identified. A format for a postural evaluation as a foundation for seating intervention is included. An overview of equipment for seating highlights unique features and components.
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Vol 11 - N° 1
P. 183-207 - Febbraio 2000 Ritorno al numero
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- Teresa L. Massagli
- Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation in Spinal Cord Injury
- John Chae, Kevin Kilgore, Ronald Triolo, Graham Creasey
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