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Visualizing the Ideal Wheelchair

Throughout the 20+ years of my career I have watched how technology has changed the equipment available for clients and how the evaluation process for the equipment is conducted. However, the difficulty surrounding visualizing what a wheelchair would look like when configured the way a specific client needs and desires has remained a struggle until recently.

26/01/2021

Weighing the Options of Transporting a Rigid Ultra Lightweight Wheelchair

The ability to get out into the community via a personal vehicle or public transportation with their wheelchair is often a must-have when a client creates a list of what is important to take into consideration when getting a new wheelchair. In this blog, we will take a closer look at a couple of elements to consider related to transporting a rigid ULWC.

21/12/2020

PODCAST: Getting to Know Your Clients to Improve Seating and Mobility Outcomes

Recently I was interviewed by Laurie Watanabe, Editor of Mobility Management, for a podcast episode. This episode is centered on the topic of the importance of helping your clients to become comfortable enough to be open and forthcoming during the evaluation. We touch on various tips, including the power of observation.

17/12/2020

Center of Gravity (CoG)

When the rear axle is set correctly for a self-propelling manual wheelchair user, the wheelchair feels better and opens up the most independent performance. Set poorly, and the wheelchair can become unstable, painful, and immovable.

24/11/2020

A Clinical Perspective on Power Seat Elevate

As technology and design continues to develop, wheelchairs and power seat options have also evolved. And while it can be tempting to order a power wheelchair with every option available, it is important as a clinician to understand what the clinical benefits of each power seat function are in order to ensure appropriate scripting and justification – especially when funding is being sorted.

22/10/2020

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