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I spoke to Client at length about the surgery that he has had and the pain that he has experienced in his back. The surgery has been successful in remedying the sciatica by freeing the trapped nerve root. As this surgery involves a mid-line incision it means that it is no longer possible to give ordinary central lumbar support to the patient using a standard chair and only two options or left open. The first is to use a split back chair which supports from the side of the back the other is to use a chair that supports purely from the pelvis such as a kneeling stool.
As we are being guided by the clients consultant to keep him more elevated and the pelvis forward to reduce the pressure around the lower discs, I believe we should allow the client to sit using a kneeling stool. I have recommended that he trials the Hag as it has good adjustment and re-acts more like a traditional VDU chair.
Measurements
Mid Popiletal length 490mm
Lower Pop Length 460mm
width across hips 440mm
length of back 590mm
I have ordered a HAG balans for trial - Price is £199.00 + VAT

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