Education in Motion

Education in Motion

Created by clinicians for clinicians, Education in Motion provides the latest information concerning manual chairs, power chairs, and wheelchair seating. Read blogs, articles, and industry resources as well as real life clinical applications and outcomes.

Recent Blog Posts

Fold Fast, Go Far: Carbon Fiber Folding Power Wheelchairs

Carbon fiber chairs offer a solution for people who want to go further and faster while saving en...

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More About Working with Fluid Wheelchair Cushions - Base Modifications

Fluid cushions are versatile, with many modification options for clients with unique positioning ...

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Foot Propulsion Using a Wheelchair: Interventions to Enhance Efficiency and Prevent Sliding

Sometimes it is more efficient for a wheelchair rider to use one or both feet to assist with prop...

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Working with Fluid Cushions

Maintenance and modifications: two key factors to remember when working with fluid cushions. Main...

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The Role of Trajectory in Memory Seating Functions

A basic power seating system (even one with recline, tilt, and sit-to-stand) may not be suitable ...

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On-Time Mobility: A Pediatric Framework for the Introduction of Self-Initiated Movement

The ON TIME Mobility framework is a critical addition to the profession of wheelchairs and seatin...

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Resource Updates

Using SATCo to Inform and Influence Treatment Strategies

Many strategies for providing postural support to clients are based on facilitating proximal stab...

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Cerebral Palsy Musculature

There are many differences in the musculature of children with cerebral palsy (CP) compared to mu...

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Leckey Squiggles+ Stander Clinical Justification

Standing therapy is an essential part of 24-hour postural management and confers a range of benef...

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Wheeled Mobility Seating Evaluation Form

Do you need a combination assessment and justification for your wheelchair and seating evaluation...

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Leckey MyWay Walking Skills Assessment

Clinicians can use this Walking Skills Assessment to document a baseline and track improvement of...

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Choosing the Right Back Support for You

There are multiple factors to consider when choosing the appropriate back support for manual and ...

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Meet the Team

Jessica Presperin Pedersen - Sunrise Medical USA

Jessica Presperin Pedersen - Sunrise Medical USA

OTD, MBA, OTR/L, ATP/SMS - Director of Clinical Education - North America

Sarah Leonard - Sunrise Medical USA

Sarah Leonard - Sunrise Medical USA

PT, DPT, ATP - Clinical Education Manager

Karla Sonderland - Sunrise Medical USA

Karla Sonderland - Sunrise Medical USA

MS, OTR/L, ATP - Clinical Education Manager - US Midwest

Toni Taylor - Sunrise Medical Canada

Toni Taylor - Sunrise Medical Canada

Clinical Education Manager - Canada

Mayari Solórzano-Chavez - Sunrise Medical Latin America

Mayari Solórzano-Chavez - Sunrise Medical Latin America

BA, BHScOT, MHM, OT Reg. (Ont.) - Clinical Educator

Dan Critchfield - Sunrise Medical USA

Dan Critchfield - Sunrise Medical USA

ATP - Technical Education Director

Kelly Honeycutt - Sunrise Medical USA

Kelly Honeycutt - Sunrise Medical USA

Technical Trainer

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