That sounds like someone without proper training. If you're curving to one side it is imperative to have the lateral support as close to your body as possible. Mine takes a considerable about of weight and sits right up the next to my body. Mine do not get loose, but they are pretty expensive.
I got mine through Permobil in the VA paid for them because I can't sit effectively in my chair without really good laterals. My body leans to the right because I didn't address my leaning issue for about six months shortly after I was discharged from the hospital. I have been fighting that battle and cursing my decision not to try to get something done about it since then. If they don't address it now, it's going to cost them more in the future. It boggles my mind how these people can comprehend things like that. You need what you need. Good luck. On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 5:26 PM, greg <[email protected]> wrote: > I went to get fitted for a custom foam back this week and they told me my > insurance wont cover it until I try every "Over The Counter" option first. > I thought I had, but they gave me a new style of Lateral Supports to try > out. They always work well at first, but after a few weeks they slip out > and get too loose. They always tell me not to keep them so tight, I put too > much weight on them. Too keep a inch space between me and the pad. But that > is the point. My chest is curving and I need them as tight as I can get > them to push me straight. Well, I'll try these for awhile and see. > Greg > >
