An OT working in an outpatient pediatric setting is recommending a new wheelchair for a five year-old child who has severe hypotonia. The child has difficulty maintaining pride position and holding that head in a neutral position what type of seating system would be most beneficial to include in the wheelchair specification for the child. Climbing wheelchair with the seat back angle at 45 Tilton space wheelchair with adjustable seat to back angle high backed wheelchair with the contour 90° seat at back angle.
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