2020-02-13
The range of active user ultralight manual wheelchairs currently on the market is formidable. Each varies in frame design and configuration, weight, adjustability, and the available accessories. So, where do we start when making our recommendations?
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As a member of a seating and mobility team in Long Island, New York, one of the more frustrating occurrences was delivering a wheelchair to a person who waited through the incredibly long justification, approval, and ordering process only to find out that the person had physically changed and the fr
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2019-11-20
When I shared this month’s EIM spokes topic with a colleague (himself an unapologetic powered wheelchair geek), the response was ‘that sounds painful.’ I am undeterred. Stay with me for a few paragraphs.
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Is a separate static seat the best answer to daytime postural management? Sometimes. But, sometimes the seating functions of modern high specification powered wheelchairs can meet a client’s postural management needs. Where powered seating is a suitable option for primary seating throughout the day,
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How can the Power Wheelchair (PWC) effectively interact with the home environment? What is the potential of this interaction? This publication aims to find simple and quick answers to these questions.
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Travel for wheelchair users can sometimes be quite difficult and there can be barriers and obstacles that need to be overcome, especially on long journeys. But, keeping a positive attitude and following some basic rules are key to enjoying the adventure.
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Sport is becoming increasingly inclusive and continues to adapt to people’s diverse capabilities. Swimming, diving and sailing are just some of the water sports that allow people with disabilities to practice sports activities during the summer. These sports combine physical activity with leisure an
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This month I have been asked by a clinician how can we determine what is the optimal manual wheelchair set up for an upper limb propeller.
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2019-09-10
As the online world continues to grow and with more and more people becoming social influencers, it's a great time for individuals to share their voice. There are millions of influencers out there from beauty bloggers to foodies who inspire their own community.
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Dancing has many benefits both physical and psychological; it helps keep active, control functions such as cholesterol, and is also a great natural antidote against osteoporosis and stress. These benefits can be enjoyed by anyone who practices dancing, regardless of age, gender or physical condition
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