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@deborahnelson86

Isabelle, I would be cautious about putting feet up if you are sitting on a couch at 90 degrees. That is very hard on your back. A recliner that always keeps your joints at a proper angle would be great but legs should be at 90 degrees if back and hips at 90. That will be less stressful on spine. Otherwise your lower vertebrae have to bear the weight of your upper body and your legs. I would seek another opinion. This info is also from physical therapy.

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isabelle7 | @isabelle7 | Jul 12 9:29am

@deborahnelson86

I'm trying to visualize what you mean. Do you mean if he's sitting straight up on a couch, not reclined, his legs should be in the same position (not reclined, feet touching the floor)? What about when he reclines the couch? Can he be in almost a laying position?

I've attached a picture of a couch similar to ours. When he's reclining he's like the left side of the couch. Is this position OK? I believe this is what his PT meant that was OK.

Let me know if the picture downloaded. I accidentally did it twice. LOL

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