WHEELCHAIR ASSESSMENTS

Wheelchair Assessment

Posture plays a vital role in how we live, how we move, interact, and engage with the world around us. For individuals who rely on wheelchairs, proper seating and positioning are essential for comfort, health, and independence. At Functional Focus, our Occupational Therapists provide comprehensive wheelchair assessments to ensure you or your loved one is safely and comfortably supported, whether at home, in the community, or at work.

Why Proper Seating Matters

Whether sitting for short periods or relying on a wheelchair for mobility, being appropriately supported has a powerful impact on health and quality of life.

Benefits of Proper Positioning Include:

• Improved posture and body alignment
• Increased comfort and reduced fatigue
• Decreased risk of pressure injuries (bedsores)
• Better respiratory and digestive function
• Greater ease with daily tasks and community participation

What to Expect from a Wheelchair Assessment:

We assess your mobility, posture, strength, skin integrity, and overall physical and functional needs.

We collaborate with you to understand your personal goals, preferences, daily routines, and environments.

Based on your assessment, we’ll recommend the most suitable wheelchair type, seating system, and accessories, from basic manual chairs to complex power mobility systems.

We coordinate equipment trials to ensure the recommended system is right for you before any final decisions are made.

From ordering and delivery to setup and adjustments, we stay involved throughout the process to make sure everything fits, and works, just right.

How We Can Help

Choosing a wheelchair is more than picking a seat – it’s about selecting a system that fits your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. Our Occupational Therapists guide you through the entire process with a client-centered approach.

We Help With:

• Manual wheelchairs
• Power wheelchairs
• Tilt and recline systems
• Custom seating and pressure-relief cushions
• Postural supports and accessories
• Equipment for indoor/outdoor use

Whether this is your first wheelchair or a reassessment of your current equipment, we’re here to make the process smooth and successful.

Ready to Find the Right Fit?

You deserve to feel supported, literally and figuratively. Let us help you find a seating solution that supports your health, goals, and way of life.