Seating Challenges
Seating for Kyphotic Residents
Finding proper seating for residents with Kyphosis can be quite
challenging. It may be difficult to provide a comfortable position,
as well as providing proper upper body support.
Broda chairs can help address this challenge. Our unique patented strapping system- Comfort Tension Seating™, that is used on the back and seat, is designed for pressure reduction and air flow. The strapping can also accommodate Kyphosis by reversing specific straps along the back of the chair, as this allows for approx an extra 1.5" space for the curvature to help bring the resident back in the chair.
If the Kyphosis is more severe, specific straps can be removed on the back to accommodate the curvature. The area where the straps have been removed can be covered with a pad around the back of the chair to maintain the resident’s dignity.
By accommodating Kyphosis, this enables the resident to sit back comfortably in the chair, which helps improve overall positioning, head support and comfort.
Featured Product
Optional Headrests
To help accommodate Kyphosis, as well as Hyper-extension, Broda offers optional headrests.
Did you Know?
Broda Video
Broda has an instructional video to help show the benefits of our various models as well has helping to train staff on how to get the most out of the Broda chair.
Call us today to have us mail you a CD or DVD, or you can click here to view it.
N-1X double thick Neckrest (approx 5” thick) Helps kyphotic or
hyper-extended residents to make contact with head/neck support
For 587 Tilt Wheelchair only - 4 way adjustable headrest can
be adjusted to accommodate various positions
Contact us for a FREE In-Service!
DRP International Pty
PO Box 1188, Mornington DC, 3931 Victoria, Australia
Tel: +61 3 5975 4153 Fax: +61 3 5975 4155
www.brodaseating.com
E-mail: brodasales@bigpond.com