Building the Ideal Team for CRT Evaluations The reality is that teamwork is a concept we are introduced to as children and which continues to be an essential part of not only our personal lives, but also our professional careers. The world of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) is no exception. When it comes to evaluating, recommending, and obtaining the proper seating system and wheeled mobility device for a client, it is vital and in some cases required that a multidisciplinary team approach be utilized. 8/24/2018 Keep Reading
Upgrading to a New Power Wheelchair Yields Clinical and Functional Benefits When Karen was 16 years old she was involved in a rollover motor vehicle accident which resulted in broken vertebrae and bruising of her spinal cord. Her official diagnosis was an incomplete C5/C6 spinal cord injury (SCI). 8/24/2018 Keep Reading
Mechanical vs. Electronic Switches - What are the primary differences? Switches can give clients with physical limitations the ability to control almost anything including communication devices, iPads, power wheelchairs, environmental control devices, and more. Having an understanding of the categories of switches will help you select the best switch or combination of switches for each individual client. 8/16/2018 Keep Reading
1, 2, or 3: What's the Best Caster Housing Position for Me? Reflecting back on that conversation, I recalled one of the topics the young man was most intrigued by were the three caster housing positions available on the Quickie Q7 series of wheelchairs. In order to provide a thorough overview of the three positions, I asked veteran Sunrise Medical team member and Clinical Rehab Manager, Rob Agostino, to provide some insight. 8/15/2018 Keep Reading
The Space Age Comes to Pediatric Tilt-in-Space Wheelchairs One of the most frequently asked questions from parents and/or caregivers I have heard throughout my years of working in the world of Assistive Technology in relation to wheelchairs is...“How are we going to transport that thing?” The reality is that in many cases transporting wheeled mobility devices is not easy. Unfortunately, George Jetson’s car that folds up with the push of a button into a lightweight briefcase has not yet been invented, much less a wheelchair that can do the same. Discussing the portability and transport options of a wheelchair and seating system is an integral part of the early stages of the evaluation process. 7/15/2018 Keep Reading