Pressure Injury Prevention: Seated But Not Still
From: Rehab Management - 08/24/2016
By: Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT, and Sharon Sonenblum, PhD

Pressure injuries (PrI), previously termed pressure ulcers, remain a critical
problem for wheelchair users, with negative consequences on nearly every
aspect of their lives. Individuals with PrIs experience reduced mobility,
activity and participation, greater unemployment, and are at increased risk
for future PrI development, and premature death. Wheelchair users at risk of
PrIs include a disparate list of medical diagnoses such as spinal cord injury
(SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and other
neurological and orthopedic conditions that impact mobility and sensation.
This article presents research results that indicate in-seat movement can be
effective in promoting tissue health of wheelchair users who are at risk of
developing pressure injuries.

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http://www.rehabpub.com/2016/08/pressure-injury-prevention-seated-not-still