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Outcome Measures in Seating & Mobility

Outcome Measures in Seating & Mobility

Standardized and non-standardized outcome measures in seating and mobility provide information that can be used to improve individual client results. In addition, with informed consent, the results of standardized outcome measures can be pooled to help to provide a body of evidence that helps to inform evidence-based practice in the area of seating and mobility.

2018-07-30

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Postural Supports and Restraints

Postural Supports and Restraints

The issue of restraints versus function versus postural supports is a large one! This month, Clinical Corner began to address the issue of restraints versus postural supports and personal assistance services devices. Future Clinical Corner articles will address issues such as how to minimize the use of devices that could be considered restraints on wheelchairs and when do we consider the effect of the device on an individual.

2018-07-04

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Revisiting Electric Scooters

Revisiting Electric Scooters

Clinical Corner first addressed electric mobility scooters in Scooters: The Essentials of What You Need to Know. With spring emerging in many parts of Canada after a long winter, and with summer just around the corner, it is a good time to revisit electric scooters as the promise of good weather often leads us to think about outdoor mobility.

2018-05-30

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Adjustable Modular Wheelchair Seating - Back Supports

Adjustable Modular Wheelchair Seating - Back Supports

Last month's Clinical Corner article addressed adjustable, modular wheelchair seating with a focus on cushions. The article reviewed the spectrum of seating, from off-the-shelf to adaptive seating and described modular seating as the bridge between standard seating and adaptive seating. If you missed that article, see Adjustable Modular Wheelchair Seating: Cushions. This month, Clinical Corner will continue to address adjustable, modular wheelchair seating, with the focus on back supports.

2018-04-26

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Adjustable Modular Wheelchair Seating: Cushions

Adjustable Modular Wheelchair Seating: Cushions

Wheelchair seating is fundamental in seating and mobility prescriptions. Combined with the correct wheelchair base for an individual, seating can promote posture and positioning, provide stability, facilitate function, address pressure management and enhance comfort and sitting tolerance.

2018-03-29

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