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Material Selection in Cushions

Material Selection in Cushions

2020-05-20

Although cushions may look similar in design on the outside, the materials used on the inside can have a significant impact on their performance. Understanding how materials perform will improve the clinician's ability to select a cushion based on their client's goals. This article describes materials, their benefits, and the clinical considerations when selecting the most appropriate wheelchair cushion.

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Cushion Properties

Cushion Properties

2020-05-19

This resource explains the technology used in cushions and the clinical application that should be considered when choosing a cushion. Examples of cushions which demonstrate these properties are also provided, however all cushions use these properties and are key to making your cushion selection.

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Wheelchair assessment measuring guide

Wheelchair assessment measuring guide

2020-02-17

Taking proper and accurate measurements of the client is an essential part of the seating and wheeled mobility equipment provision process.The PDF resource "Wheelchair Assessment Measuring Guide" below highlights 14 of the most commonly used measures.

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Pelvic & Spinal Postures

Pelvic & Spinal Postures

2020-01-07

This month we have a new resource showing sitting pelvic positions in all anatomical planes and associated spinal postures.  It includes typical clinical and equipment factors in each posture. Because we feel this will be an excellent resource for prescribers it is available on our website as a free printable PDF.

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Powered mobility devices assessment and cognitive impairment: a systematic review

Powered mobility devices assessment and cognitive impairment: a systematic review

2019-11-20

Often, when we evaluate a powered mobility device (PMD) for a child with disabilities, as well as motor issues we must also consider cognitive issues. Many clinicians ask themselves how to get around these issues, and often ask certain questions:Can children with cognitive impairments access these mobility technologies? Are there tools that can help clinicians in the evaluation of powered mobility devices? What are the tricks you can use to personalise the power wheelchair (PWC) and improve safety?This position paper aims to answer these questions via a systematic review of the scientific literature, and accompanying discussion of the results.

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