Clinical Task Force's New Resource We would like to highlight the most recent addition to the Helpful Links page, the Clinical Task Force's Scope of Practice for Seating and Wheeled Mobility Clinical Services, released in December 2023. This group does an excellent job of describing best practice methods for providing clinical services in seating and wheeled mobility, with an emphasis on roles in CRT acquisition and training processes. 4/8/2024 Keep Reading
Power Seat Elevation Provides Numerous Benefits to People with High-Level Spinal Cord Injuries Lonnie has witnessed many advances in assistive technology since his injury. One exceptional development has been power seat elevation, which has made transferring safer. With power seat elevation, Lonnie can bring his wheelchair's seat to the same height as his bed or another platform he might be transferring to. This enables the person assisting with the transfer to execute a lateral slide transfer without having to lift Lonnie's weight upward. 3/28/2024 Keep Reading
Choosing the Right Power Wheelchair for Travel Traveling always calls for some planning. With a power wheelchair, the number of factors to consider increases exponentially. Not only is it a different climate and environment, you could be traveling by car, train, or plane! Power wheelchairs support clients to do the things they want to do. This is just as important when traveling to maximize independence away from home. 3/4/2024 Keep Reading
Fold Fast, Go Far: Carbon Fiber Folding Power Wheelchairs Carbon fiber chairs offer a solution for people who want to go further and faster while saving energy for the activities they enjoy. Lighter than their aluminum-frame counterparts, these go-anywhere wheelchairs can fit into a compact car and open a world of exploration. These are impressive bits of technology, but who are they best suited for? 3/4/2024 Keep Reading
More About Working with Fluid Wheelchair Cushions - Base Modifications Fluid cushions are versatile, with many modification options for clients with unique positioning and functional needs. Let's review the most commonly ordered modifications to the cushion base. 1/15/2024 Keep Reading
