Choosing the Right Wheelchair Cushion As I gained a little experience and became more familiar with the cushion options, I realized I had started to develop my "favorites" and "go-to cushions." Eventually, I began making recommendations based on patient goals and understanding the unique benefits of each cushion. As a clinician working with individuals with disabilities, you may find yourself in a similar position when you determine that the patient you are treating needs a permanent wheelchair and seating system. 7/24/2020 Keep Reading
Power Wheelchairs and the Internet of Things (IoT), Part 2 A more complex level of environmental control falls inevitably within the scope of domotics, that is, the range of information technology solutions designed for private homes. Domotics aims to create a real "smart home" nervous system, making it more flexible and adaptable to the needs of the home dweller. 6/18/2020 Keep Reading
Refining a Folding Wheelchair Setup to Meet Career and Driving Needs When Maria was a young child, she was in a car accident that resulted in multiple fractures and an incomplete paralysis. She lost sensation below her waist and had only some active movement of her legs. 6/1/2020 Keep Reading
Power Wheelchairs and the Internet of Things (IoT) The wheeled mobility devices industry has experienced a significant level of technological development over the last few years. This innovation entails not just an increased level of options available in the devices and components to meet each individual user’s needs, but also a range of solutions enabling the user to interact with ICT devices (e.g. smartphones and tablets) and with household technologies directly through the wheelchair's controls. But how can the Power Wheelchair (PWC) effectively interact with the home environment? What is the potential of this interaction? 5/31/2020 Keep Reading
Skin Microclimate and Wheelchair Seating, Part 2 It can be challenging to incorporate microclimate review into a postural and mobility assessment under inevitable clinic time pressures. Some testing methods used in research studies, like attaching sensors to a client's bottom to monitor skin temperature, are not typically practical. However, inclusion of low-tech methods can provide a good understanding of a client's microclimatic risk. 2/25/2020 Keep Reading
