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
More on Practical Seating Considerations - Posterior Pelvic Tilt In last month's article, I wrote about cushion considerations for seating a client with a posterior pelvic tilt. This month, I would like to discuss the importance of the back rest when seating a client with posterior pelvic tilt. In addition, I would like to talk about the role of gravity in assisting with positioning for a client who presents with a posterior pelvic tilt. 2011-05-04 Keep Reading
Practical Seating Considerations - Posterior Pelvic Tilt In last month's article, I wrote about cushion considerations for seating a client with a pelvic obliquity. This month, I would like to continue with this practical approach to look at cushion considerations when seating a client with a posterior pelvic tilt. 2011-03-30 Keep Reading
Goals of Seating and Considerations for Generic Seating Product Parameters Last month, I talked about the importance of the hands on assessment as a mat assessment provides so much information regarding a client's seating needs. It is a step in the assessment process that cannot be missed. 2011-03-18 Keep Reading
Practical Seating Considerations - Pelvic Obliquity In last month's article, I talked about the goals of seating and considerations for generic seating product parameters to achieve seating goals for your client. This month, I would like to take a practical approach so that you can see how choice of a cushion can help to achieve seating goals. Let's take the example of a client with a pelvic obliquity. 2011-03-18 Keep Reading
