While manual and power wheelchairs are available with a variety of footrests, standard footrests do not meet the need of everyone. Footrest placement is sometimes limited by client range of motion loss and orthopedic asymmetries, particularly when the hamstrings are very tight. If range of motion limitations or orthopedic asymmetries prevent the client’s foot from being in alignment with a standard footrest and footplate, our static footrests can accommodate a variety of positional needs.

Manual and Power Wheelchairs include footrest hangers with footplates as a standard option. The footrest hangers typically swing-away and the footplates flip-up to move out of the way for transfers. There are times when standard footplates do not meet the needs of an individual client and a footboard is required instead. The Seating Dynamics Footboard can be used on numerous wheelchairs and flips-up to accommodate transfers. The One-Piece Footboard is available for any Seating Dynamics Static or Dynamic Footrest. The One-Piece Footboard only flips-up on the Static Footrest, at this time. 

Depending on available range of motion or contractures of the knee and ankle joints, a client’s foot position may not align with a standard foot plate position. A footboard provides a wider surface to accommodate unique foot placements. Other Seating Dynamics hardware can also be used to accommodate these needs.

Sometimes standard footplates chronically sag down medially, leading to foot pronation. The One-Piece footboard can be used to prevent this.