title: Seating assessment and planning.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Hastings
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001835:Body Weight; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D055656:Prescriptions; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014910:Wheelchairs