No, I know of no seat stretcher in the market place.  The seat is  usually 
measured by its wooden base or platform.  I'm guessing you have a  air or 
gel cushion that is placed on the platform.
 
PT's and OT's have different educations and certifications  OT's are  not 
allow to perform physical therapy and  PT's generally stick to moving  arms 
and legs plus neuro practice.  Ask you PT if I'm wrong or right.... or  write.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 7/13/2013 2:27:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
[email protected] writes:

W,
  It just happens that Kessler has 2 PT's that are in charge of  their 
wheelchair clinic ... That is their primary job.
  What about the seat width I was talking about? Can it be widened  if 
needed?
Bobbie




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On Jul 13, 2013, at 3:18 PM, [email protected]_ 
(mailto:[email protected])  wrote:



 
Slime is a green gel with pepper-like parts.  Just make sure that  the 
valve isn't sealed to allow more air if necessary.  The Edge was  design for 
flat dry surfaces, not grass, stones and soft surfaces.  The  edge does have 
adjustable suspension.
Why are you using a Physical Therapist, rather than an Occupational  
Therapist?  PT works with muscle and nerves, Occupational Therapist  works with 
daily living devices like wheelchairs.
 
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 7/13/2013 2:08:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 
[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])   writes:

Hi  All,
When I go to Kessler the 18th and get my new  Quantum Edge.
1. I got air in the tires, first time since 1977 My  supplier said he was 
going to treat my air tire's with "slime" which is  Supposed to prevent flats 
.... how can I tell if the "slime" has been  applied?
2. OK, now I'm going to take this new chair out for a spin on  different 
Terrains, uneven surfaces and back-up onto my platform lift on  my van. What 
if the traction is bad, really bad or won't get me into my  lift or just 
makes it? Can the traction be adjusted or Tweaked?
3. The  chair I have now is ridiculously wide, so I ordered my seat and 
cushion to  be 2" narrower. How much wider should a cushion be than our own 
bodies?  What if the seat & cushion is just to narrow? Can I have the chair  
sent back just for that? I realize that is a HUGH reason but will  insurance 
pay for those kind of changes?
My seating  Specialist from my supplier, Wilpage, and a PT spent about 6-7 
HOURS  measuring me, asking questions, testing different chairs (regarding 
center  wheel, rear & front wheel drives) I had already test drove different  
chairs manufactures in my own home for 2 weeks a clip. they also asked  
questions like how and where I will be using my new chair.    
Any help on the above matters will be greatly  appreciated.       Bobbie









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