Multicell Air Cushions: Sitting Posture and Limits of Stability

Wheelchair Seating: An Assessment of Multicell Air Cushions on Sitting Posture and Limits of Stability

The study's aim is to assess the sitting and dynamic postural control of stability of wheelchair users who have compromised postural control and risk of ulcers while using individually adjusted multi-cell air cushions with and without individual cell-locking function and variable depths.

Inclusion Criteria:

• individuals who use a wheelchair
• have used a wheelchair for no less than 2 years
• score from 3-6 on the Functional Independence Measure
• not currently inpatients or those currently accessing acute care for concomitant health-related issues