We know you spend a lot of time in your wheelchair, so it’s important that you are comfortable and supported, and that you feel safe to take on the adventures you want.

We’re looking at the different types of harnesses and seat belts available across our range of powerchairs to help you feel supported and to give you peace of mind when you’re out and about.

Standard Posture Belt

Also known as posture belts, a seat belt is your most basic support and safety option when you’re in your wheelchair.

Tethering at the side of your seat, and spanning across your hips and body, these belts may provide postural support and help to secure you in your powerchair. There are four main postural belts available to add to your wheelchair:

An example of our retractable lap belt.

Standard Posture Belt

This belt secures with a buckle at the centre of the body, and can be adjusted in length to suit you.

Four-Point Seat Belt

Holding the belt firmly in position, our four-point seat belt attaches to the side rail of the powerchair in four places to help prevent the pelvis form moving from an aligned, stable position and keep the user secured against the seat and backrest. The primary straps position the belt while the secondary straps anchor it into position. These extra points may prevent the belt from riding up into the users’ abdomen or twisting and moving out of position. Thus, the four points of attachment are best suited to users who may experience anterior pelvic tilt, pelvic rotation or thrusting.

Retractable Lap Belt

Our retractable lap belt secures with a buckle at the side of the wheelchair and is designed to retract when not in use. This ensures you can always find each end when securing the belt and may negate the risk of getting the belt caught in the wheelbase when not in use.

BodyPoint Seat Belt

A popular aftermarket option is the BodyPoint range of pelvic positioning belts and harnesses. Be sure to ask your local dealer about the options that will suit your positioning needs. You can view the BodyPoint range here.

Please note: These positioning belts are not transit-rated safety belts and therefore should not be used in place of a seat belt during motor vehicle transportation.

Harnesses

In addition to posture belts, a range of harnessing options are available. These include chest, leg and ankle straps, designed to provide additional support and control. These harnesses are best to be used in conjunction with your lap belt.

All Magic Mobility powerchair models have been crash tested to either RESNA WC19 or ISO7176-19 to provide safer transportation options for people who use their wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle.

Are you interested in finding out more about harnesses, posture belts or our made-to-order options to suit your specific needs? Contact us today for more information.