Inspired by Drive
Nessie
Inspired by Drive’s latest
addition to its early-intervention,
out-of-the-wheelchair
positioning line comes in
colors called Seahorse Green, Pool Blue
and Mermaid Pink. Nessie is designed especially for children who are
working on floor positioning at home or in clinic. It offers support
as kids are crawling, lying down (supine, prone or side), straddling
or sitting in various positions; its arms can be widened or narrowed
to achieve a number of different poses. Nessie comes in three sizes,
and it’s constructed of open-cell memory foam that’s sealed inside
a waterproof plastic liner. That means the cover and the liner can be
easily spot cleaned or washed. Nessie’s fun colors and playful shape
are designed to appeal to children as well as their families.
Quantum Rehab
TRU-Balance 3 with iLevel
Consumer and clinician inspired,
TRU-Balance 3 power positioning systems
are designed to provide the ultimate in
complex rehab seating and ADL functionality,
including iLevel elevation with Extra
Stability Technology on the Q6 Edge 2.0,
Q6 Edge Z and Q6 Edge HD power bases.
Featuring modular tilt, recline, elevation and
an articulating foot platform, TRU-Balance
3 offers easy tailoring of seat depth, width,
back height, multi-axis armrests and center-of-gravity adjustment.
Matrix Seating USA
Custom-Molded Seating
Matrix Seating’s adjustable Micro-Modular
seating system allows modifications to be
made even after the original shape has been
formed. Matrix Seating’s unique see-through
design enables clinicians and ATPs to confirm
optimal contact between clients and their
seats/backs. A breathable, custom cover
maximizes heat and moisture reduction
to help provide superior pressure relief
for wheelchair users of varying needs, in
varying environments and during a wide
range of activities.
Permobil
M3
Permobil’s new mid-wheel-drive power
base, launching at ISS, will feel familiar to
those who know the manufacturer’s front-wheel-drive F3 and F5. The M3 offers 50° of
posterior tilt that’s twice as fast as its predecessor,
and has 12" of seat elevation that’s 50
percent faster. But the M3 also offers anterior
tilt to facilitate a critical function that
Permobil calls Active Reach, used in everyday
situations ranging from leaning forward
during mealtimes to facilitating transfers.
Consumers who like the maneuverability of
mid-wheel drive can now enjoy even greater
positioning options.
Bodypoint, Inc.
Aeromesh Belts & Calf Supports
Bodypoint shower chair belts and wheelchair
calf supports are made from Aeromesh, a
polyester mesh that is silky and smooth, not
stiff against the skin. Water, soap, dirt and air
flow freely through, and Aeromesh’s porosity
prevents buildup of moisture, grime and
heat. Shower belts have Bodypoint’s strong,
standards-tested side-release buckle, and
oversized D rings for easier grasping. Hook-and-loop calf supports, in panel and strap
styles, have an Aeromesh layer against the
skin, with a stiffener layer underneath.
Motion Concepts
Invacare Matrx Elan
With an elegant, supportive and comfortable
design, the new Elan headrest supports a
wide range of pediatric through adult applications.
Clean, compact and streamlined
aesthetics are complemented by hardware
with six points of adjustment to provide an
infinite choice of positioning opportunities.
Multi-disk locking provides superior holding
strength. Co-molded, dual-firmness HR
foam surrounds backing plates and can be
easily removed for modification. Features
aluminum plates that can be formed to
desired shape, and standard zippered,
moisture-resistant, breathable Startex or
infection-control covers.
Convaid
Swift Mobile Tilt
Available in three models, the Swift Mobile
Tilt allows for tilt maneuvering from the side
to achieve an ergonomically optimal care
position. The Swift Mobile Tilt also enables
the user and the caregiver to have eye
contact for better communication during
the tilting process. Gas pistons facilitate the
return to an upright position; the seat can
be set to various fixed positions without
using tools. The basic model has manually
operated tilt with or without a motor, and
the Swift Mobile Tilt 160 has an increased
weight capacity. Hand controls enable tilting
from any position.
Axion Rotary Interface
The Axion enables headrest
pads and head positioning
devices to rotate with the user’s head, thus
transforming static headrests into dynamic
positioning devices. Combined with the
user’s head support, the Axion allows the
head support to rotate to reduce shear forces
and improve peripheral vision. The result: Head
support that also enables the head to move horizontally.
Matrix Seating USA
Custom-Molded Seats & Backs
This infinitely adjustable custom-molded wheelchair
seating can be grown to accommodate weight
gain and evolving positioning requirements.
The design of the seating system provides
optimal pressure distribution and superior
ventilation to reduce buildups of
heat and moisture. And because this
system can flex with the wheelchair’s
movements, it maximizes
shock absorption to reduce
shear and pressure.
AMF-Bruns of America
FutureSafe Head & Backrest
This adjustable head and backrest system features an upper anchorage
point for the shoulder belt to help optimize wheelchair passenger
safety in an automotive collision. The system meets RESNA WC18 and
ISO 10542 standards. AMF-Bruns also offers PROTEKTOR-System wheelchair
and occupant restraints, including ones that meet the RESNA
WC18 standard for wheelchairs with an integrated lap belt.