Does Prolonged Sitting Pressure Affect Sitting Pressure, Flexibility and Discomfort?

ntroduction: Pressure sores and postural changes are observed in wheelchair users due to long sitting. Depending on this situation, the quality of life and activity participation level of these individuals decrease. Method: This study will be conducted between March 1 and June 30, 2021 in Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Polyclinic. With the hamstring and trunk flexibility sit-lie test, six sensors placed on the sitting pressure sitting cushion, daily life activity FIM, skill assessment tests will be applied for manual and wheelchair users. Wheelchair Satisfaction CHART and quality of life World Health Organization Quality of Life (Whool ) will be evaluated with. Application: Patients coming to the center spend 20 minutes on MAT. After resting, FIM will be evaluated with the sit-and-lie test. Afterwards, the patient will be put in a wheelchair. The initial sitting pressure will be taken as soon as you sit in the wheelchair. And at that time, CHART and WHOOL will be completed by asking the patient. Conclusion: In the light of these evaluations, the change in initial sitting pressure and posture over time will be examined.