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March 2024

Power Seat Elevation Provides Numerous Benefits to People with High-Level Spinal Cord Injuries

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

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Choosing the Right Power Wheelchair for Travel

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

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Fold Fast, Go Far: Carbon Fiber Folding Power Wheelchairs

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

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