Positioning & Prosthetics
A Deeper Understanding of Amputations, Prosthetics and the Clinical Considerations of Wheelchair Fittings
Working with amputees requires knowledge not just of current mobility needs, but also how the loss of a limb will impact the client's positioning and mobility in the future.
- By Elisha Bury
- Nov 01, 2012
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Robs Clients of Their Strength, but Creative Thinking Can Make a Difference
The progression of spinal muscular atrophy patients can challenge an ATP's goal of optimizing function and independence.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 01, 2012
ATP Series
Your Client Is Leaning to One Side with His Arm Hooked Around His Wheelchair’s Armrest. Where Do You Start?
Proper upper-extremity positioning is crucial to a client’s functional success. And it all starts with a comprehensive assessment.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 01, 2012
OT/PT Special
Why Clients Resist Doing What's Best for Their Health & Advice on Getting Them to Do the Right Thing
It’s human nature to at least occasionally resist doing even those things we know are good for us. Seating & mobility clients can have additional reasons not to fully comply with their clinicians' recommendations. Here are ways to understand their resistance and develop solutions.
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Sep 01, 2012
Long Known to Affect Mobility, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Can Also Alter Emotions & Behavior
While amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is most commonly thought of as affecting mobility, new research shows it can also impact clients' cognitive functioning and emotions. Understanding the full range of effects can help providers and clinicians to work more successfully with this population.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 01, 2012
ATP Series
Optimal Front & Rear Seat-to-Floor Heights Can Accomplish Amazing Things. The Challenge: Finding Them
There is, of course, plenty of science in complex rehab technology. Some days, ATPs must feel as if the entire world is made up of nothing but numbers: seat depths, doorway widths, cushion heights, power chair lengths, payor allowables.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 01, 2012
Special Section: Senior Mobility
Accepting Assistive Technology Can Be Tough for Seniors. Here’s How to Help
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Jul 01, 2012
Special Section: Senior Mobility
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jul 01, 2012
Pediatric Technology
Seating & Mobility Products & Accessories for Kids on the Go...and Their Families
Best Picks 2012
ATPs and clinicians share their favorite go-to seating, positioning and mobility products.
Today’s Technology Offers Multiple Ways for Consumers to Benefit from Standing -- So, What Works Best?
The clinical, social and emotional benefi ts of standing are many, but which types of standing technology are best for diff erent applications?
Why Complex Rehab Providers Can Be Well Suited to Serving Bariatric Clients... & How to Get Started
Serving bariatric seating & mobility clients requires a keen understanding of the various clinical and environmental challenges they face…as well as knowledge of the assistive technology that can make all the diff erence in their independence.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 01, 2012
Is Competitive Bidding Hurting Your Access to Home Medical Equipment Benefits?
ATP Series
Physics, Risks, Assessment & Management of a Long-Time
While advances in technology give clinicians and providers new ways to reduce risk, shear remains a daily challenge — even for active wheelchair users. Here’s how to assess for shear and educate clients.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 01, 2012
My Perspective
Consumers with disabilities are pursuing self advocacy toward their rehab technology needs like never before.
- By Mark E. Smith
- Apr 01, 2012
Seating & Positioning 2012 Handbook
The Challenges of Creating Mobility Solutions for Clients with Brain Injuries
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 01, 2012
Automotive Accessibility Special Section
2012 will be a banner year for the adaptive automotive industry, highlighted by a new National Mobility Awareness Month campaign. Plus: Looking back at past accomplishments and forward to the industry’s future.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 01, 2012
Automotive Accessibility Special Section
ATP Series
When Seating & Mobility Components Are Considered
So often, wheelchair seat cushions and backs are assessed, chosen and fi tted as separate components. Are there benefi ts to considering seating and mobility components together, as part of the larger whole?
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 01, 2012
Automotive Accessibility Special Section
- By Nick Gutwein
- Feb 01, 2012