Overcoming Asymmetrical Gait Patterns Using the MyWay+ and Pedal Meet Tom! Tom is a happy and loving 7-year-old boy who lives with his family in Northern Ireland. He loves music, any toys that make noise (the noisier the better!), and spending time with his family. Tom has Epilepsy, a visual impairment, and displays ataxic movements with generalized hypotonia (equivalent GMFCS IV). 2025-01-20 Keep Reading
Obtaining Funding for Wheelchair Power-Assist Devices This blog can be used as a guide to walk clinicians and suppliers through the steps of obtaining funding for the Empulse R90. For insurance purposes, we will outline the Medicare criteria, as many insurance companies follow Medicare guidelines. 2025-01-08 Keep Reading
Reframing Our Language in Pediatric Disability: Understanding Behavior as Communication Every behavior, especially in children with limited verbal skills, is a form of communication – a signal about their inner state. Rather than seeing a child's behavior as an obstacle or disruption, we as healthcare professionals must view it as an opportunity to understand the child's experiences and challenges. 2024-12-16 Keep Reading
Developing the Foundation for Pediatric Wheelchair Skills Transitioning from a stroller to a self-propelling wheelchair is a significant milestone in a child's journey towards independence. As therapists, we play a crucial role in facilitating this transition, ensuring that children not only adapt to using a wheelchair but thrive in doing so. Developing wheelchair skills early is paramount, as it sets the foundation for mobility, independence, and confidence. By introducing essential skills and exercises when the child is developmentally ready, we can make this transition smoother and more empowering for our young clients. 2024-12-02 Keep Reading
Technology and Wheelchair Energy Efficiency Wheelchair propulsion is an inherently high energy consuming task. Efficient wheelchairs reduce a person's effort in propulsion, leaving energy to do valued daily tasks throughout the day. An efficient wheelchair isn't only for ease of moving a wheelchair around, it's an integral part of fatigue management. This effect is even more critical for people who have underlying conditions associated with fatigue like multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, and long COVID. The longer and more challenging distances someone travels, the greater impact an energy efficient wheelchair has on all daily living activities. 2024-11-18 Keep Reading
