Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Center

Proper wheelchair position is key to good health and mobility

Wheelchair comfort & position is vital for comfort, health, independence and productivity. Our occupational and physical therapists at the Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Center are specifically trained in this important specialty.

If you rely on a wheelchair for mobility, a stable and comfortable position in an appropriate model is vital ¨C for comfort, health, independence and productivity. Proper wheelchair positioning with an individualized seating system can promote good posture, enhance breathing and digestion, prevent complications such as pressure sores and skin irritation, slow further loss of mobility, minimize pain and maximize functioning.

Occupational and physical therapists at the Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Center are specifically trained in this important specialty. They will conduct a thorough evaluation of your unique abilities, needs, lifestyle and environment. Based on that evaluation they will recommend a wheelchair seating system, which may include specialized supportive cushions; backrests; headrests; or trunk, arm and leg supports.

Center staff also can recommend the best mobility device for you, whether the goal is to safely navigate city streets or live comfortably at home. A wide variety of manual and power wheelchairs, pediatric strollers and scooters is available and can be customized to meet your needs. Training for you, your family and caregivers on wheelchair use and safe transfer techniques also is provided.

Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Center Referral Criteria

Before visiting the Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Center, patients must have the following:

  • A physician visit that occurred within 30 days of when the order was written
  • A copy of the physician's progress note from this visit
  • An order that states Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Evaluation, Treatment and Fitting
  • Services may be initia