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Vike
12-05-2004, 06:48 PM
I have a Permobile with the classic swing away foot rests. My question is how do I eliminate the pressure my legs get on the sides from the arms of the foot rests? I hate the dents I have now in the sides of my legs from this and don't imagine that it is too good for them. Thanks.

-scott-
12-05-2004, 08:13 PM
Vike, make sure your foot rests are at an optimal distance from your seat. If they're too high, this problem will occur.

Additionally, what cushion do you use? That can make a difference as well. I have a Jay & a couple Rohos. The Rohos always tend to allow my legs to spread out more, while the Jay is sculpted for better positioning. If you use a Roho, you can wedge a small piece of foam *under* each front corner of the cushion, which will help keep your legs from spreading.

Just a couple ideas from a seasoned SCI pro. This stuff is fun, huh? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Vike
12-12-2004, 09:04 PM
Thanks Scott, worked great!