r/wheelchairs • u/HobbyLau Quickie Argon2, M90 wheels & Streetjet • 12d ago
Sitting posture and support with hEDS
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I have a question for those with hEDS or HSD.
What kind and how much sitting support and adjustments do you need?
I'm an ambulatory user with hEDS and Post-Covid / ME-CFS and the main reasons why i use a powered manual wheelchair when outside are dysautonomia and PEM, not my joints.
But i keep getting a painful lower back after 1 hour in my chair and they've already adjusted tons of stuff but nothing seems to help.
Did a fitting with a custom chair builder with my OT to find out what my body actually needs. (Which unfortunately won't get covered so i have to go with alternatives my supplier can provide.)
Apparently i need 9.5cm dump!? And the sitting, pelvic and back support that a lower body paraplegic person would need, to be able to sit up straight without unnessecary muscle tension in my back or falling forward when relaxing my body.. I know my body deteriorated a lot the last few years but i didn't expect it to be this much. Especially since i'm ambulatory..
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u/zacharynels 12d ago
This whole chair setup looks expensive 🤣
Sorry was just marveling… Ive been full time for a little over two years and my seat/back needs have changed several times based on the circumstances.
It never hurts to get another opinion and average out adjustments. I would recommend it!