Benefits of the True Fit Growth Program True Fit is a program that offers one free growth kit within a five-year period on select wheelchairs. The growth kit includes all the parts and components needed to adjust the seat width and depth of the chair. 2025-02-17 Keep Reading
Simple Programming Adjustments for Power Wheelchair Success If you have any clients who drive power wheelchairs, it is important to have a basic understanding of programming. Programming affects the performance and drivability of a power wheelchair and can potentially be the difference between a client being able to drive safely or not. 2025-02-03 Keep Reading
Bridging the Gap in Wheelchair Training Services Skills on Wheels is an evidence-based training program designed to help kids maneuver life situations in their wheelchairs. The program includes children between 6 and 17 years old who are manual wheelchair users, regardless of their diagnosis. Trained occupational therapists from Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana partner with occupational and physical therapy students from Indiana University-Indianapolis to implement this program. 2025-01-28 Keep Reading
Demonstrating Increased Functional Skills After a 6-Week Program Using the MyWay Pedal Eli is a happy 7-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy (GMFCS level III). He uses a standing frame and rollator at school and an assisted trike at home. When Eli first trialed the MyWay Pedal, he needed help to move the pedals and could not propel more than 2-3 revolutions. 2025-01-27 Keep Reading
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