Education in Motion

Created by clinicians for clinicians, Education in Motion provides the latest information concerning manual chairs, power chairs, and wheelchair seating. Read blogs, articles, and industry resources as well as real life clinical applications and outcomes.

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Reframing Our Language in Pediatric Disability: Understanding Behavior as Communication

Every behavior, especially in children with limited verbal skills, is a form of communication &nd...

Developing the Foundation for Pediatric Wheelchair Skills

Transitioning from a stroller to a self-propelling wheelchair is a significant milestone in a chi...

Technology and Wheelchair Energy Efficiency

Wheelchair propulsion is an inherently high energy consuming task. Efficient wheelchairs reduce a...

The Importance of Material Quality in Wheelchair Manufacturing

Riders will often identify weight as a primary consideration when choosing a wheelchair and commu...

Using a Visualizer to Assist with Wheelchair Evaluations

Recognizing the importance of providing each rider with knowledge of all the options available to...

Weighing Weight: Thinking Critically about Wheelchair Optimization

What is your initial reaction when asked the question, "Does weight matter in terms of ultra...

Leckey Letters of Medical Necessity

These Leckey sample LMNs serve as guides to highlight the clinical benefits of Leckey products. W...

Choosing Your Optimal Manual Wheelchair Power Assist Device

When choosing a power assist/add-on device for a manual wheelchair, consider that each has distin...

Preserving Upper Limb Function: Clinical Reasoning for Empulse R90

There is strong evidence of increased incidence of upper limb (UL) repetitive strain injuries (RS...

Pediatric Walking Resources

Ambulation is a developmental milestone that enhances self-initiated movement and independent mob...

Alternative Drive and Mode Control Options

This is a supplemental guide to summarize alternative drive options and switch access to other mo...

Alternative Drive Controls - Implications and Considerations

After considering the importance of drive wheel position and power seat function requirements, of...

Jessica Presperin Pedersen - Sunrise Medical USA

OTD, MBA, OTR/L, ATP/SMS - Director of Clinical Education - North America

Karla Sonderland - Sunrise Medical USA

MS, OTR/L, ATP - Clinical Education Manager - US Midwest

Lindsey Veety - Sunrise Medical USA

ATP/SMS - Clinical Education Manager - US Northeast

Erica Walling - Sunrise Medical USA

MPT, ATP/SMS - Clinical Education Manager - US Southeast

Christy Natale - Sunrise Medical USA

DPT, ATP/SMS, CRTS - Clinical Education Manager - US West

Mayari Solórzano-Chavez - Sunrise Medical Latin America

BA, BHScOT, MHM, OT Reg. (Ont.) - Clinical Educator

Kelly Honeycutt - Sunrise Medical USA

Technical Education Manager

Joseph Roebuck - Sunrise Medical USA

Technical Trainer

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