Legs that fall in against the front hangers rub, and skin over the knee and shin is often the first thing to break down. Blake Geo-Matrix Hanger Pads wrap the hanger tubes in pillow-top padding so the contact point is soft rather than a bare frame, which takes the pressure, friction and shear out of the position the client sits in all day.
They fit most swing-away and fixed front hangers on manual and power chairs, and two hook and loop straps per pad mean no tools and no waiting on a technician. The Elastatex cover is moisture-proof and wipes down, which matters on a chair that goes through a wet bathroom or a spilled drink. This is the large pair; a standard size and custom sizes are made to order.
Reach for them when a client has adductor tone, a windswept posture or thin skin over the knee. They cushion the contact with the hangers; they do not hold the knees apart.
Good to know
- Measure the hanger length below the seat before ordering; choose the standard size for a shorter hanger
- Wipe clean with a mild detergent; do not machine wash
- Pads only, wheelchair hangers not included
