An Overview of Ultralight Manual Wheelchair Frame Styles The range of active user ultralight manual wheelchairs currently on the market is formidable. Each varies in frame design and configuration, weight, adjustability, and the available accessories. So, where do we start when making our recommendations? 2019-10-31 Keep Reading
Standardized Terms in Seating and Mobility Are we all speaking the same language in seating and mobility? Have you heard a wheelchair cushion being called a "pillow" by someone who does not work in this field? Do you call a "wheel lock" a "brake" on a wheelchair or an arm support an "armrest"? Is a pelvic positioning belt the same as a pelvic belt for transportation of occupied wheelchairs? (The answer to this last question is no!) The language of seating and mobility is evolving and, in fact, becoming standardized. Let's take a look at why standardization in terms is important and review a sampling of common terms. 2019-09-30 Keep Reading
Power Wheelchair Drive Controls, Part 3: Proportional In our previous two blog posts we reviewed the primary differences between proportional & non-proportional drive controls and took a deep dive into non-proportional drive controls. As we wrap up this series, our focus will be on the application of proportional drive controls and examples of several types available today. 2019-08-31 Keep Reading
Power Wheelchair Drive Controls, Part 2: Non-Proportional Even though proportional drive controls are by far considered to be the most common type of drive controls used to drive power wheelchairs, I believe it is important that we look at non-proportional controls first. Why? Because non-proportional drive controls offer the most basic and simplistic option for activation in terms of motor function, cognition, and overall experience. 2019-07-31 Keep Reading
Power Wheelchair Drive Controls, Part 1: Proportional vs. Non-Proportional Early on in my professional career, it dawned on me how similar learning to drive both an automatic and a manual transmission car was with the process of selecting the proper power mobility device, including the drive controls. In this series of posts, we are going to explore various technologies available in power wheelchair drive controls. In addition, we will take a look at examples of drive controls and review potential applications of each. 2019-06-28 Keep Reading
