Fold Fast, Go Far: Carbon Fiber Folding Power Wheelchairs Carbon fiber chairs offer a solution for people who want to go further and faster while saving energy for the activities they enjoy. Lighter than their aluminum-frame counterparts, these go-anywhere wheelchairs can fit into a compact car and open a world of exploration. These are impressive bits of technology, but who are they best suited for? 2024-03-04 Keep Reading
More About Working with Fluid Wheelchair Cushions - Base Modifications Fluid cushions are versatile, with many modification options for clients with unique positioning and functional needs. Let's review the most commonly ordered modifications to the cushion base. 2024-01-15 Keep Reading
Foot Propulsion Using a Wheelchair: Interventions to Enhance Efficiency and Prevent Sliding Sometimes it is more efficient for a wheelchair rider to use one or both feet to assist with propulsion. This is a very common occurrence with the elderly. In many cases, they walked previously and are used to using their feet, or they have weak or arthritic arms that are less efficient for propulsion. 2023-12-18 Keep Reading
Working with Fluid Cushions Maintenance and modifications: two key factors to remember when working with fluid cushions. Maintenance is easy peasy. Modifications are multiple. Let's dive in to discuss! 2023-12-11 Keep Reading
The Role of Trajectory in Memory Seating Functions A basic power seating system (even one with recline, tilt, and sit-to-stand) may not be suitable for many individuals due to range of motion, pain, or health needs. These users require a more specialized series of seat movements (i.e., "kinematics") for safe and comfortable use. If there is not good biomechanical alignment with the seat because of the intermediate positions when moving between seating positions, the effect of having power seating could be harmful rather than beneficial. 2023-11-10 Keep Reading
