Wheelchair sitting posture:
1. Sit upright, look straight ahead with both eyes, relax the shoulders, hold the armrests with both hands, and slightly lean forward on the upper body.
2. The buttocks should be tightly against the backrest. When driving the wheelchair, the contraction of the buttocks and abdominal muscles is beneficial for the stability of the pelvis and reduces abnormal activities of the buttocks. If the body force is on the buttocks, it means the seat is too deep. If you cannot change to a shallower chair seat, then a small vertical backrest can be placed behind the patient.
3. The angle between the thigh and the calf should be within the range of 110 to 130 degrees, with 120 being the most suitable. The hips and knees should be at the same height. For those with adductor muscle spasms, cushions need to be placed between the knees to prevent bedsores.
4. Keep the feet parallel, and the distance between the two feet should be as wide as the pelvis, which helps stabilize the pelvis and can share the body weight.
5. When driving the wheelchair, it's best to keep the elbow joint at around 120 degrees to reduce the fatigue level of the upper limb muscles.
6. Unstable patients or when going down slopes, a waist belt should be provided for the patient. Proceed slowly and observe the patient's condition at all times.