New Voices for Spina Bifida: Wheelchairs and Mobility

Jessica Presperin Pedersen, OTD, MBA, ATP/SMS, Clinical Educator with Sunrise Medical, addresses key questions about wheelchairs and Spina Bifida.

  • What is on-time mobility and how does it benefit young children who are unable to independently move themselves in space?
  • Why is pressure mapping done during a seating evaluation? How can it help in the decision making process when choosing a wheelchair cushion?
  • What do you need to know about flying with a wheelchair?