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LSCIC Backrest selection Advice Sheet
This advice sheet was developed by London Spinal Cord Injury Centre Occupational Therapy Department to support identification of suitable wheelchair backrest options in relation to level of spinal cord injury.
It includes factors to consider in selecting a wheelchair backrest for a patient.
Backrest compatibility will vary from individual to individual. It is essential to continueto monitor for any changes in posture, skin integrity, comfort and function.
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| Contributed by: | SCI Education Programme |
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| Authored on: | 27 June 2017 |
| Licence: | Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 15 April 2026 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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