BODY FUNCTIONS AND STRUCTURES NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFUL USE OF SWIVEL SEAT:

·       Sitting balance with ability to maintain unsupported sitting balance

·       Sequencing skills

·       Bilateral lower extremity mobility and ROM

·       Trunk mobility

DEFICITS THE SWIVEL SEAT COMPENSATES FOR:

·       Decreased trunk rotation

·       Decreased hip mobility

·       Decreased upper extremity mobility and strength

·       Decreased bilateral lower extremity mobility and strength

·       Back pain

·       Generalized weakness

·       Fear of falling

DIAGNOSES THE SWIVEL SEAT IS COMMONLY USED FOR:

·       Stroke (CVA)

·       Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

·       Total hip replacement (THR)

·       Hemi Arthroplasty

·       Parkinson’s

·       Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

·       Spinal surgery

·       Cancer

·       Lower extremity edema

·       Lymphedema

·       Arthritis

·       Neuropathy

·       Dementia