Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs - Clinical Benefits and Considerations This month, let's talk about Pushrim Activated Power Assist Wheelchairs (PAPAWs). Let's focus on the clinical benefits and considerations associated with their use. 2013-03-19 Keep Reading
Prevention of Sliding in Seated Mobility, Part 3 In my last article, I wrote about some of the common equipment and musculo-skeletal factors that influence the potential for sliding while seated in a wheelchair. This month, I will discuss how features of generic seating and wheelchair configuration may assist in preventing sliding, depending upon the person's clinical presentation. Considerations for seating contour, correct angles, and gravity and how they may assist in preventing sliding will be discussed. 2013-02-06 Keep Reading
Prevention of Sliding in Seated Mobility, Part 2 Last month, I wrote about the effects of sliding and the common "quick fixes" and why they tend to not work effectively. This month, I would like to review some of the common equipment and musculo-skeletal factors that influence the potential for sliding as it is only by understanding the causes of sliding that we can find the true solutions. Next month, I will discuss features of generic seating and wheelchair configuration that may assist in preventing sliding. 2012-12-18 Keep Reading
Dynamic Tilt and Pressure Redistribution This month, let's focus on dynamic tilt, or tilt-in-space, wheelchairs. We will look at the clinical indicators for their use as well as what the research has found regarding dynamic tilt and pressure redistribution. 2012-10-18 Keep Reading
De-mystifying Power Wheelchairs - Selecting Electronics In continuing our series on de-mystifying power wheelchairs, this month let's look more closely at electronics. Electronics for power wheelchairs can be categorized into expandable and non-expandable options. What this refers to is the degree to which the electronics allow different input devices, power options, drive profiles and functionality with assistive technology. 2012-09-10 Keep Reading
