Power Assist Rider Checklist 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. 7/17/2026 Keep Reading
Pediatric Seating Resources Pediatric seating plays a critical role in supporting a child's posture, function, play, and participation at home & school. This collection of seating resources brings together practical assessment tools, clinical guidance, real-life case stories, and instructional videos to support families, clinicians, and caregivers when selecting & working with pediatric seating systems. 6/1/2026 Keep Reading
Power Wheelchair Medicare Funding Guide Securing funding for complex rehabilitation technologies involves a multi-step process that engages various healthcare professionals, each with specific roles and responsibilities. A clear understanding of this process (as well as the associated documentation requirements) enables clinicians and suppliers to help clients obtain the most appropriate equipment for their individual mobility needs. 12/15/2025 Keep Reading
Preventing Sliding in Wheelchairs Sliding down in a wheelchair is a common struggle if the equipment does not match the rider's needs. We will explore the effects of sliding and examine common "quick fixes" with commentary on why those "quick fixes" often fail. In addition, we will look at how understanding the underlying causes of sliding leads to more effective solutions, including features of seating and wheelchair configuration. 12/1/2025 Keep Reading
Sunrise Medical Wheelchair Cushion Comparison Chart & Medicare Funding Guide After conducting an evaluation and understanding a client's needs, selecting the most appropriate cushion can be challenging. The goal of this article is to not only assist in determining seat cushion coverage criteria, but to identify common client characteristics and differentiate between the Sunrise Medical seat cushions that fall into each of the seven main categories. This will aid in making better informed choices for appropriate application of each seat cushion along with justification. 7/18/2025 Keep Reading
