2020-05-20
Although cushions may look similar in design on the outside, the materials used on the inside can have a significant impact on their performance. Understanding how materials perform will improve the clinician's ability to select a cushion based on their client's goals. This article describes materia
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This resource explains the technology used in cushions and the clinical application that should be considered when choosing a cushion. Examples of cushions which demonstrate these properties are also provided, however all cushions use these properties and are key to making your cushion selection.
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Taking proper and accurate measurements of the client is an essential part of the seating and wheeled mobility equipment provision process. The PDF resource "Wheelchair Assessment Measuring Guide" below highlights 14 of the most commonly used measures.
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2020-01-07
This month we have a new resource showing sitting pelvic positions in all anatomical planes and associated spinal postures. It includes typical clinical and equipment factors in each posture. Because we feel this will be an excellent resource for prescribers it is available on our website as a free
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2019-11-20
There is a plethora of prefabricated (off-the-shelf) wheelchair back supports on the market today. As a clinician, recommending the correct type of back support is only half the battle. Together with your equipment specialist (e.g. RTS, ATP, and/or manufacturer representative) you also need to make
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The concept of microclimate is gaining emergence as an area of focus for both prescribers and manufacturers.
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Altered muscle tone is a common problem that wheelchair prescribers face when assessing for wheelchairs and seating. Altered muscle tone can negatively impact on function and affect the way a user interacts with their wheelchair equipment.
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A little known secret about why pediatric therapists like working with children so much is because we get to continue to play on a daily basis and get paid for it. However, in an instant you can go from feeling like Peter Pan to realizing just how old you really are when a former client comes back i
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