Education in Motion / Clinical Corner / February 2016

February 2016

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Weight Shifting and Pressure Management 2.0

Weight Shifting and Pressure Management 2.0

I first wrote about Weight Shifting and Pressure Management in November 2013. Weight shifting and repositioning are important parts of pressure management to prevent pressure ulcer formation for individuals who use wheelchairs. Click here for the November 2013 Clinical Corner article, which contains information on what occurs internally to the tissue surrounding the pelvis during sitting.

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