More on Seating and Mobility Assessments This month, we will take a more detailed look at the information that should be gathered during the seating and mobility assessment. It must be remembered that the assessment is just one step in the overall process of wheelchair provision.1 A future article of Clinical Corner will address the additional steps identified in the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Wheelchair Services Provision Guide. 2015-11-24 Keep Reading
Another Anniversary! Has it really been a year since I wrote the article, Happy Anniversary..., in which I marked my 4 year anniversary with Sunrise Medical? This month I celebrate my 5 year anniversary with Sunrise Medical. Where does the time go? 2015-10-26 Keep Reading
Best Practices in Seating and Mobility Assessments Conducting a thorough assessment is vital to ensuring an optimal seating and mobility prescription for a client, but what are the best practices in seating and mobility evaluations? A study conducted by Mary Isaacson, EdD, OTR/L, ATP, published in Assistive Technology, sought to answer that question.1 2015-09-23 Keep Reading
The Science of Manual Tilt Mechanisms Have you ever sat in a chair and tried balancing yourself by tilting backwards onto the back two legs of the chair? Some of you may have experienced going past the tipping point and having the chair fall behind you, or if you were lucky enough, you quickly recovered by moving your weight forward to prevent falling backwards. (I am not recommending anyone try this while sitting in a chair - it can be dangerous and you can fall backwards and get hurt! I just realize that it is something I have done in my youth and I have seen my own children do it too – and, of course, I cautioned them against it.) 2015-08-28 Keep Reading
Wheelchair Head Supports, Part 2 - Pads and Modifications Last month, we began our look at head supports and focused on assessment and generic choices available in mounting hardware. Click here if you missed Wheelchair Head Supports – Part 1. This month, let's continue our look at head supports and consider the choices available in pads and possible modifications. 2015-07-28 Keep Reading
