Vehicle seat insert for lateral support

Severely disabled young man needs his head and upper body supported on long car journeys. Any support had to fit the client snugly, be useable with the existing seat/seatbelt and removable for cleaning.

Foam was cut to the shape of the seat and two laminations were cut to suit the shape of the client and glued in place. These were covered & closed with Velcro. Heavy duty webbing straps with Velcro were threaded vertically and horizontally through the insert & firmly secured at the back of the car seat so that the insert was held laterally by the seat and the existing seat belt could still be used.

The client now feels more secure and comfortable during car journeys as he is now supported sideways at the shoulders and head. His foot contact with the car floor has also improved.

(Lincoln)