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Scooters - The Essentials of What You Need to Know

Scooters - The Essentials of What You Need to Know

Past Clinical Corner articles have looked at Power Assist Wheelchairs and Power Wheelchairs. Let's continue our look at powered mobility by focusing on scooters this month. We will look at clinical considerations in determining if a scooter is an appropriate mobility device for an individual and look at the essential components of a scooter to better understand this mobility device.

2016-09-28

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Handcycling

Handcycling

The summer is a great time to think about sports. Last month's Clinical Corner article focused on wheelchair tennis. If you missed that article, click here: Wheelchair Tennis. This month, let's look at handcycling.

2016-08-29

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Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis

History was made at Wimbledon this year with the addition of wheelchair singles events. Previously, wheelchair tennis was played only in doubles at Wimbledon. For Clinical Corner this month, let's take a closer look at the sport of wheelchair tennis, from both competitive and recreational levels.

2016-07-25

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The Role of the OTA/PTA in Wheelchair Provision, Part 2

The Role of the OTA/PTA in Wheelchair Provision, Part 2

Last month's Clinical Corner article was about the role of the therapist assistant in wheelchair provision. Many occupational therapists and physiotherapists from across Canada contacted me via email to provide feedback on their use of therapist assistants in seating and mobility, in response to my request for information. Drawing from the information provided, the article focused on the various tasks that are assigned to rehabilitation assistants throughout the steps of wheelchair provision, from referral to discharge.

2016-06-22

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The Role of the OTA/PTA in Wheelchair Provision, Part 1

The Role of the OTA/PTA in Wheelchair Provision, Part 1

Recently, a therapist provided a suggestion to me to write a Clinical Corner article on the role of the therapist assistant in wheelchair provision, from referral to discharge. What a great topic! Having worked in a number of different clinical settings prior to joining Sunrise Medical, my personal experience has been that the role of the therapist assistant with respect to wheelchair provision varies depending upon the practice setting and the size of the institution or agency in which one works.

2016-05-25

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