Growth and Solid Backs 25381 2019/06/07 The challenges of growing teenagers and solid backs. I was asked my advice on another interesting clinical conundrum, which I explore in this article. もっと読む
The Science of Manual Tilt Mechanisms 24415 2019/02/12 Have you ever sat in a chair and tried balancing yourself by tilt backwards onto the back two legs of the chair? (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.) Perhaps you held onto the table in front of you and used your arms to push yourself backwards to find the balance point? You may remember doing this when you were a child in either grade school or high school. 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. もっと読む
One Solution for Growth in a Wheelchair Cushion 22995 2019/02/11 A little known secret about why pediatric therapists like working with children so much is because we get to continue to play on a daily basis and get paid for it. However, in an instant you can go from feeling like Peter Pan to realizing just how old you really are when a former client comes back into clinic to have his or her chair adjusted or replaced to meet growth needs. もっと読む
Use of Power Seat Functions Among Full-Time Power Wheelchair Users 23001 2019/02/01 Typically, for full-time power wheelchair users, we look to power seat functions to reduce skin risk, create rest, provide relief, and increase comfort. But how do we know what to recommend to our clients? The research tells us a few key facts. もっと読む
3 Solutions for Accessing Power Seating Functions on a Power Wheelchair 22999 2019/02/01 Power seating functions such as tilt, recline, seat elevate, and elevating leg rests provide users with improved positioning, the opportunity to redistribute pressure, and an increased level of independence. However, no matter how beneficial the power seating functions may be, if he/she cannot independently and quickly operate the control device it greatly decreases the odds that the user will utilize the power seating functions. もっと読む
