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Attributes of Great Seating: Skin & Soft Tissue Protection

Looking for more information on seating and positioning? Check out our digital page all about what to look for in seating and positioning products here. This is part 1 of our series on seating and positioning.
At Permobil, we have wheelchair seating solutions for every individual. Solutions designed for all ages, sizes, abilities, and needs. In this blog series we will explore all things seating and positioning from the pressure management to material, shape, and clinical applications of our seating and positioning product lines.

K0005 Configuration: Foot support-to-seat length and Front frame angle

This is the 7th blog in our manual wheelchair guide series.See the1st blog,2nd blog,3rd blog, 4th blog,5th blog, and 6th blog. Check out theManual Wheelchair Guideto learn more.

We're continuing our conversation about configuring a K0005 wheelchair to an individual. So far we've looked at seat-to-floor height, seat slope, and ergo seat. Today we're looking at foot support-to-seat length and front frame angle.

Foot Support-to-Seat Length
The foot support-to-seat length is also known as leg rest length. It is important to provide lower extremity support, ensuring optimal femoral contact at the seat surface and clearance of obstacles at the footplates.

Permobil and the VA: Service and Commitment

This blog is part of our Permobil + LUCI series
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Permobil’s exclusive partnership with LUCI within Veteran Affairs rehabilitation clinics
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as well as Permobil’s ongoing commitment to the VA.
See part 1 and part 2.

We continue our conversation withthoseinthe Permobil familywho have aunique relationship with the VA. Today we have AmberlySchmuecker and ThomasHalka. Both clinicians by backgroundwho prior to joining Permobil worked within the VA system.