Pressure Sores and Skin Protection In one of my previous articles, I wrote about the many possible goals of seating. This month, I would like to take a closer look at one goal in particular – skin protection. 2011-08-30 Keep Reading
Seating Considerations - The Back Rest In one of my previous articles, "More on Practical Seating Considerations – Posterior Pelvic Tilt", I wrote about the importance of the back rest when seating a client who presents with a posterior pelvic tilt. This month, I would like to talk about back rest selection in general. 2011-08-11 Keep Reading
Practical Seating Considerations - Pelvic Rotation So far with respect to practical seating considerations, I have written about pelvic obliquity, posterior pelvic tilt and anterior pelvic tilt. This month, I would like to focus on practical seating considerations for a client who presents with a pelvic rotation. 2011-06-28 Keep Reading
Practical Seating Considerations - Anterior Pelvic Tilt In last month's article, I wrote more on the practical seating considerations for posterior pelvic tilt. This month, I would like to focus on practical seating considerations for a client who presents with an anterior pelvic tilt. 2011-05-27 Keep Reading
The Hands-On Assessment One of the first steps in the prescription of a wheelchair for a client, after the interview and information gathering, is the hands on assessment. The hands on assessment is crucial as it provides key information necessary for matching client needs with product parameters. 2011-05-19 Keep Reading