Knowledge Is Power: Tips for Learning in the CRT Industry Whether you are just peeking behind the curtain into the world of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT), preparing to sit for the Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) exam, or you are a full-blown wheelchair nerd with years of experience, it is essential to have resources available to help improve your knowledge so you can help provide better outcomes for your clients. 12/28/2018 Keep Reading
Taking Control: Ideas for Increasing Success with a Standard Joystick One of the areas that has evolved greatly over the years has been the way in which a user accesses the drive control of the power wheelchair. The creation of alternative drive controls such as head arrays, switches, mini-proportional joysticks, etc. have all opened up the world of independence through power mobility to individuals who are not able to use a standard joystick. However, there are some circumstances in which utilizing a standard joystick is preferred for a variety of reasons. 11/30/2018 Keep Reading
The Science of Manual Tilt Mechanisms This month, we will focus on tilt wheelchairs and how the mechanism of tilt affects the base of support, including the overall wheelbase of the wheelchair, potential center of gravity displacement, and the effort required to move a person in and out of tilt. 10/24/2018 Keep Reading
Use of Power Seat Functions Among Full-Time Power Wheelchair Users Typically, for full-time power wheelchair users, we look to power seat functions to reduce skin risk, create rest, provide relief, and increase comfort. But how do we know what to recommend to our clients? The research tells us a few key facts. 9/26/2018 Keep Reading
Accommodating the Mobility and Seating Needs of a Retired Veteran with Amputations In 2010 during his fourth deployment to Afghanistan, Mark was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED). As a direct result of the explosion, both of Mark's lower extremities were amputated above the knees. 8/27/2018 Keep Reading
