A sitting position is a position of the body that functions well, for the moment… This moment can last for a few seconds or many hours. How long it lasts depends on if the person who is seated is capable of changing position or not. Those of us who work directly with setting up and designing chairs, with or without wheels, must realize that no matter what we do — people still sit the way they need in order to achieve comfort and functionability… this is true even when the seating unit doesn’t function well, the person is sitting very poorly and the sitting-time is extensive.

Bengt Engstrom

Everyone has a unique preference for sitting comfortably.  According to Bengt Engstrom, one of the most influential and prolific lecturers on wheelchair seating globally, the chair you use has the greatest influence on your body. This means that the interpretation of how a person places her body in the chair tells us about this particular seating unit, its seat, backrest, and, perhaps, also armrests. A one size fits all approach in advanced rehabilitation seating is nonexistent. Fortunately, your rehab and mobility products can be customized in numerous ways to ensure your comfort and improve your mobility.

Your equipment can be performance optimized to use environmental controls and support peripheral systems or integrate third-party applications other than providing mobility. The Essentials Manager assigned to you will be able to handle almost any customization that will help improve your sense of security. Most customizations are taken care of at your location to make it easier for you to get your equipment up and running more efficiently. As your mobility and seating equipment needs change, we can help make minor adjustments to your equipment to keep you safe and pressure-free.