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Specialized Seating

Specialized Seating provides supports used in a wheelchair to improve positioning and comfort for individuals who have difficulty with upright seating or trunk balance.

Benefits:

• With proper seating support clients:
  • May find daily living activities easier
  • See improved skin health
  • May experience less pain.

Requirements:

• Assessment, fabrication, fitting, and review of specialized seating appliances involves input from healthcare professionals, the client, and caregivers to try and meet the unique needs of each individual.
• An assessment and a requistion from an approved medical specialist are required.

 

For more information about Specialized Seating, please contact:

Orthopaedics
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
2310 Louise Avenue
Saskatoon, SK  S7J 2C7
Tel: 306-374-4400
Fax: 306-955-2084
Email: orthopaedics@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca