Hello everyone,
I may be getting a new Permobil M300 power chair soon and I'm looking for recommendations on what type of backrest to get. I have pretty severe scoliosis and need a backrest that can offer great lateral support. My current M300 has a standard flat backrest with lateral supports on each side. While this helps, I'm sure there's something better out there. I still get quite a bit of back pain and I'm starting to get skin irritations from one of the lateral supports. The physical therapist that's helping me order the new M300 suggested a Pin Dot custom backrest. Anyone here have experience with those? Is it comfortable? Does it support you in the spot you really need it?
I know there are plenty of backrests that offer built-in lateral supports but those are no good to me, I do a sliding board transfer and I'm concerned the side of the backrest would be in my way. On my current chair, the lateral supports are swing away so my CNA can open them prior to my transferring to/from the chair and then lock them back.
Anyone have experience with the Roho Agility backrests? They look pretty comfortable but I'm looking for something similar where more air could be added easily as needed, for example something with a built-in air pump to get more lower back support as needed. Does anything like that exist?
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!