wheelchair dump and quad sitting

rollin64 · 08-24-2005, 04:44 PM

i've been c-6-7 quad 4 yrs now. i'm just lookin for some input on my manual chair seating. i havent been able to sit comfortably in 4 yrs. the chair i have is setup to have me sittin straight up and i have to just hold myself up all the time to keep from falling forward. i can drop the rear of the chair some to give me some dump. would this be the thing to do?

Shaun · 08-24-2005, 06:13 PM

Thats pretty much the only thing you can do unless back angle is adjustable? Is your back upholstery adjustable (velcro straps in the upholstery)?

Jeff Sirko · 08-24-2005, 06:45 PM

Shaun is correct as usual! You want to be sitting straight up but you also want to be stable. I have attached a PDF with some information on how certain changes may affect your seating.

rollin64 · 08-24-2005, 07:18 PM

okay thanks, ill look over them. i have a j2 back so its not very adjustable. ive been seein a lotta ppl on tv in chairs and it always looks like they have some dump in their seat. one concern is bein quad...and transfering over the tire. im in a quickie gpv so it looks like it will drop about an inch or so.[edit]..okay, after lookin at the pdf's. maybe the dump may not be so good. im stable in the chair, i just lean over a lot since its tiring having to hold myself upright all the time. i know this is bad on my back also because i can feel it. another issue is when im sitting straight up it feels like too much pressure on my butt. sorry if the explanation is kind of spacey...

fuentejps · 08-25-2005, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollin64

okay thanks, ill look over them. i have a j2 back so its not very adjustable. ive been seein a lotta ppl on tv in chairs and it always looks like they have some dump in their seat. one concern is bein quad...and transfering over the tire. im in a quickie gpv so it looks like it will drop about an inch or so.[edit]..okay, after lookin at the pdf's. maybe the dump may not be so good. im stable in the chair, i just lean over a lot since its tiring having to hold myself upright all the time. i know this is bad on my back also because i can feel it. another issue is when im sitting straight up it feels like too much pressure on my butt. sorry if the explanation is kind of spacey...

MOST ACTIVE WHEELERS RUN DUMP. I RUN 4-5 INCHES. YOU GET USED TO TRANSFERING OVER THE WHEEL. AS FOR YOUR FALLING FORWARD FEELING. GET AS MUCH DUMP/BUCKET AS POSSIBLE AND RAISE YOUR FOOTPLATE SO YOUR KNEES ARE UP MORE, THESE TO THINGS WILL HELP YOU BIG TIME.
HERE IS A PIC. YOULL SEE WHAT I MEAN. HOPE THIS HELPS.

ALSO, THE LOWER YOUR CENTER OF GRAVITY THE EASIER IT IS TO PUSH, AND MORE EFFICIANT

rollin64 · 08-25-2005, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuentejps

MOST ACTIVE WHEELERS RUN DUMP. I RUN 4-5 INCHES. YOU GET USED TO TRANSFERING OVER THE WHEEL. AS FOR YOUR FALLING FORWARD FEELING. GET AS MUCH DUMP/BUCKET AS POSSIBLE AND RAISE YOUR FOOTPLATE SO YOUR KNEES ARE UP MORE, THESE TO THINGS WILL HELP YOU BIG TIME.
HERE IS A PIC. YOULL SEE WHAT I MEAN. HOPE THIS HELPS.

ALSO, THE LOWER YOUR CENTER OF GRAVITY THE EASIER IT IS TO PUSH, AND MORE EFFICIANT

yea..thanks man. i'm gonna try it. they never got me in the seating clinic when i was in rehab and the chair they give me was setup for a para so ive just figured this was the way it was gonna be. oh yea...i also watched your vids of gettin the chair in an out of the car. awesome, that helped me a lot. i have good arm strength so im goin for license next, hahaha. thanks for all yalls input.

fuentejps · 08-25-2005, 11:37 AM

Keep Us Posted To How The Adjustments Work.

Honestly Noone Really Gets Setup Rite, From A Pt. My 1st Chair Was A Joke As Well. Thats When I Started Measuring Mine Myself , W/ Help Of A Para...best Thing Is To Ask Here, From Others Who Know The Ropes.

Most "sci Specialists" Think Dump Is Bad, Which Is Horseshit, Just Shows How Little They Know........its Actually Way More Comfortable.

alissa · 08-25-2005, 11:58 AM

Rollin64-

With the J2 back, you can adjust it for a slight angle. I can get details for you if you're interested.

Peace

rollin64 · 08-25-2005, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuentejps

Keep Us Posted To How The Adjustments Work.

Honestly Noone Really Gets Setup Rite, From A Pt. My 1st Chair Was A Joke As Well. Thats When I Started Measuring Mine Myself , W/ Help Of A Para...best Thing Is To Ask Here, From Others Who Know The Ropes.

Most "sci Specialists" Think Dump Is Bad, Which Is Horseshit, Just Shows How Little They Know........its Actually Way More Comfortable.

yea im findin out about the so-called specialist the long hard way,lol. actually im thinkin bout gettin another chair. medicare just paid for a power chair which i never use since its not comfortable either but i can use to get up an down the road an across grass. so im gonna have to pull outta pocket for the manual. i see the gpv is the cheapest with adjustments so ill probly have to go that route unfortunately. gotta wean myself off these damn arm rests an anti tippers. the anti tips are the scariest cause i pop up when goin up a ramp an stuff. maybe addin more bucket will compensate for that some.

rollin64 · 08-25-2005, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alissa

Rollin64-

With the J2 back, you can adjust it for a slight angle. I can get details for you if you're interested.

Peace

yea alissa send me some details if ya can. from lookin at it, it might be angled already but its hard to tell without actually takin it apart. i try an do all the simple adjustments i can on my own but its a bitch changin sometin an then havin to change it back with these quad hands,lol.

08-24-2005, 04:44 PM	#1
rollin64 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,405	wheelchair dump and quad sitting i've been c-6-7 quad 4 yrs now. i'm just lookin for some input on my manual chair seating. i havent been able to sit comfortably in 4 yrs. the chair i have is setup to have me sittin straight up and i have to just hold myself up all the time to keep from falling forward. i can drop the rear of the chair some to give me some dump. would this be the thing to do?

08-24-2005, 07:18 PM	#4
rollin64 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,405	okay thanks, ill look over them. i have a j2 back so its not very adjustable. ive been seein a lotta ppl on tv in chairs and it always looks like they have some dump in their seat. one concern is bein quad...and transfering over the tire. im in a quickie gpv so it looks like it will drop about an inch or so.[edit]..okay, after lookin at the pdf's. maybe the dump may not be so good. im stable in the chair, i just lean over a lot since its tiring having to hold myself upright all the time. i know this is bad on my back also because i can feel it. another issue is when im sitting straight up it feels like too much pressure on my butt. sorry if the explanation is kind of spacey... Last edited by rollin64; 08-24-2005 at 07:31 PM.

08-25-2005, 11:37 AM	#7
fuentejps Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: OHIO Posts: 8,989	Keep Us Posted To How The Adjustments Work. Honestly Noone Really Gets Setup Rite, From A Pt. My 1st Chair Was A Joke As Well. Thats When I Started Measuring Mine Myself , W/ Help Of A Para...best Thing Is To Ask Here, From Others Who Know The Ropes. Most "sci Specialists" Think Dump Is Bad, Which Is Horseshit, Just Shows How Little They Know........its Actually Way More Comfortable. __________________ John@bike-on.com c4/5 inc funtioning c6. 26 yrs post. sponsored athlete

08-25-2005, 11:58 AM	#8
alissa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CA Posts: 574	Rollin64- With the J2 back, you can adjust it for a slight angle. I can get details for you if you're interested. Peace __________________ "We must become the change we want to see in the world." Gandhi

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08-24-2005, 06:13 PM	#2
Shaun Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 7,790	Thats pretty much the only thing you can do unless back angle is adjustable? Is your back upholstery adjustable (velcro straps in the upholstery)?