ATP Series
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Where Should Seating & Mobility Goals Start for the Youngest of Clients?
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 01, 2019
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What the K0005 code is and why it's the best answer for many complex clients
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 01, 2019
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Why Stabilizing the Midsection Can Improve Mobility & Function
What role does core stability play in optimizing power or manual wheelchair users' function?
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 01, 2019
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Driving Controls & Equipment That Can Adapt to Changing Needs
What are the major considerations when planning for an ALS client's future driving abilities?
- By Leila McNeill
- May 01, 2019
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The manual adult tilt wheelchair code seems simple. It's anything but.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 01, 2019
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How Seating, Positioning & Power Mobility for Infants Can Prevent Developmental Delays
Lessening the impact of developmental delays for growing kids.
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Why Wheelchair Users Get Tired & How Optimizing CRT Can Help
Fatigue impacts wheelchair users' functionality and quality of life. Optimizing their positioning can help to reduce the fatigue they feel.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 01, 2019
While Smart Cities Hold Promise, They Also Risk Erecting More Accessibility Barriers
Will tomorrow's cities be more accessible than today's?
- By Leila McNeill
- Mar 01, 2019
Nominations wanted for three board positions.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 28, 2019
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Clients with CVA Are Often Older. Does Age Impact Their Options?
How tilt and other options can support more functional outcomes.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 01, 2019
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Standing Technology Continues to Evolve, But Future Funding Support Might Occur for a Surprising Reason
- By Leila McNeill
- Feb 01, 2019
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Products Within a Code Don't Always Aptly Compare
What makes a wheelchair seat cushion "adjustable," and what's the impact to funding and access when a HCPCS code is too inclusive?
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 01, 2019
Pediatric Series
When Independent Mobility Isn't Likely, Optimal Positioning Is Imperative
Goals and positioning considerations for the child who is not expected to be independently mobile.
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Why the Interface Between Clients & Their Seating Is So Crucial
The interface between the wheelchair seating system and its user is crucial to sitting tolerance and overall independence.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 01, 2018
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How Turning Radius, Seat-to-Floor Height & Other Measurements Impact the User Experience
How numbers such as seat-to-floor height and turning radius impact maneuverability and efficiency for power wheelchair users.
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Self-propelling for clients with quadriplegia is all in the details.
Spinal cord injury clients with quadriplegia can be successful self-propellers, but seating and mobility details are critical.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 01, 2018
Pediatric Series
Pediatric Anthropometrics & Their Impact on Wheelchair Design
How understanding pediatric anthropometrics can help to create child- and family-centered seating and mobility systems.
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Understanding what shear is and how to lower client risk is an evolving progress.
An evolving understanding of shear mechanics and risk factors.
CRT Trends: Big Data
How CRT Impacts Client Activities & Re-Admissions
When wheeled mobility succeeds, it impacts a client's activities and environments.