Preserving Shoulder Health and Preventing Repetitive Strain Injury with the Empulse M90 Power Assist Zac was injured in a car accident when he was 19 years old, resulting in an incomplete C 5-6 spinal cord injury. Now in his 30s, Zac has been using a manual wheelchair and states that he feels the stress on his shoulders when he is rolling up a ramp or moving over rough terrain. 2025-11-13 Keep Reading
Empulse R90 Tackles Long Distances and Preserves the Upper Extremities An active rider constantly propels their wheelchair over various terrains and distances throughout the day, increasing the potential for repetitive strain injury to the shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Power assist devices for wheelchairs provide a method to reduce push strokes, increase efficiency, save energy, and protect the shoulders. The goal of reducing those strokes takes on new meaning when the Empulse R90 is put into practice for an active rider who is also a competitive athlete. 2025-09-30 Keep Reading
Power Seat Elevation Benefits Jenny's story is a powerful testament to how advanced wheelchair technologies can transform daily life ‐ promoting independence, safety, and overall quality of life for power wheelchair riders. 2025-08-25 Keep Reading
From Fear to Freedom: How the Empulse M90 Power Assist Changed Eden's Life Even with an optimal setup, Eden had difficulty going up ramps and was terrified of going down a ramp because she thought she would pick up speed and lose control. Long distances could be tiring. This limited where Eden could go by herself. She only went to familiar places where she knew she would not encounter a difficult ramp, long distances, or cracked, uneven sidewalks. 2025-08-20 Keep Reading
Seating Controls at the Tip of Your Tongue: Switch-It CTRL+5 with Voice Activation The Switch-It CTRL+5's new voice activation feature adds a hands-free, intuitive way to change seating positions without switching modes or needing assistance. Voice activation allows for greater independence in managing seating needs without relying on assistance or switching modes. 2025-08-11 Keep Reading
