5 Signs Your Wheelchair Doesn't Fit

Most people don't realize their wheelchair doesn't fit — they just assume the discomfort is normal. It isn't. In this video, I walk you through 5 clear signs that your wheelchair isn't set up for your body. These are the things I look for first as an ATP and Seating & Mobility Specialist, and most of them have causes you can identify and fix. Whether you're a wheelchair user, a caregiver, or a clinician, my goal is to help you stop guessing — so you can ask better questions and get better outcomes. My name is KJ. I'm an ATP/SMS with over ten years in the field, and the purpose of this channel is to raise the standard in assistive technology by giving high-quality, digestible education at no cost to patients, clinicians, and my peers. The 5 signs I cover: 1️⃣ You're sliding forward in your seat 2️⃣ You're leaning to one side 3️⃣ You're dealing with pain or stiffness 4️⃣ Your feet won't stay in place 5️⃣ You're unexplainably fatigued just from sitting 👤 Who this is for: Wheelchair users noticing something feels off, caregivers trying to understand why the chair isn't working, and therapists or newer clinicians who want practical seating reasoning without the jargon. 📩 Want a second set of eyes on your setup? I offer online Wheelchair Pain & Positioning consultations. You send your photos, your setup, and your symptoms — and we get on a call to identify the likely contributors and the recommendations to bring to your seating team in person. Email: [email protected] Website: getadaptivesolutions.com 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the series — next up, we go deep on why you slide forward in your wheelchair and exactly how to fix it. Thank you for your attention and interest. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is educational and does not replace an in-person evaluation by your physician, therapist, or seating team. If you have skin breakdown, open wounds, sudden pain, falls, or major changes in function, contact your medical or seating provider right away. #WheelchairSeating #AssistiveTechnology #WheelchairFit #SeatingAndMobility #ATP #WheelchairUsers #MobilityMatters #OccupationalTherapy #PhysicalTherapy #AdaptiveSolutions