When Manual Mobility Isn't Enough: Refer for Power Assist 2026-08-25 Is your patient struggling to self-propel their manual wheelchair? If so, they may be a candidate for power assist. Power assist is a motorized system added to a manual wheelchair to assist with propulsion. Keep Reading
Power Assist Rider Checklist 2026-07-17 Power assist devices are designed to support manual wheelchair riders by reducing the effort required to propel, while still maintaining the benefits of a manual wheelchair. The Power Assist Rider Checklist is designed to help you reflect on your daily experiences and identify whether power assist may be a helpful option to discuss with your healthcare provider. Keep Reading
Features, Benefits, and Considerations for QUICKIE Folding Wheelchairs 2025-03-31 During the clinical evaluation, as the therapist, you will determine the client's functional abilities and goals. By knowing your options, you will be able to make an informed decision about which product will best meet the rider's needs by matching the available features of the frame with the rider's individual goals and abilities. Keep Reading
Choosing Your Optimal Manual Wheelchair Power Assist Device 2024-09-09 When choosing a power assist/add-on device for a manual wheelchair, consider that each has distinct capabilities, benefits, and drawbacks. This guide provides an easy-to-understand overview of the considerations and implications for each broad category of systems. Keep Reading
Preserving Upper Limb Function: Clinical Reasoning for Empulse R90 2024-09-09 There is strong evidence of increased incidence of upper limb (UL) repetitive strain injuries (RSI) among manual wheelchair users. These injuries occur due to repetitive movements and result in muscle tears, inflammation, nerve impingement, bursitis, and pain. They primarily affect the shoulders, wrists, and elbows and can manifest as rotator cuff impairments, carpal tunnel syndromes, and "tennis elbow," among other symptoms. Keep Reading
