Client presented with Corticobasal Degeneration and a pressure injury history.
Making the Case for a Folding Frame
Client: Mark Holbert Primary diagnosis: Double lowerextremity amputation Equipment: Xenon2 FF (Fixed Front) folding ultralightweight wheelchair; fixed front with 80° bend; 2″ center-ofgravity preset; 0° camber. Seating: 15.7″ seat width/19.7″ seat depth; fold-down, angle-adjustable back with 1″ dump; JAY J3 back, 16″ wide and 15″ high with foam and shell. Components: Natural-Fit ergonomic handrim; 24″…
A Pediatric Case Study: Meeting Multiple Needs, Including Aesthetic Ones
I received a call from Heather, a physical therapist working with the Birth-to-3 program for one of the counties in Wisconsin. She told me of a child, Bianka, born Dec. 4, 2014. At the time I received that call from Heather, Bianka was just over 2 years old and already had a very significant medical…
Case Study: Angelman Syndrome
Making the Case for Standing
Stronger & Stronger Kade’s therapy team at Milestones in Hurricane, W.V., used Hip Helpers to de-rotate his hips and start work on rolling, which he accomplished independently at 7 months. The team addressed range of motion, trunk strength and vestibular function, and used lots of strategies and equipment to encourage play and exploration, including a…
Case Study: 20 Years in Bed, Part 2
Imagine spending 20 years straight lying in bed, in an unsupported position and with no ability to optimally and frequently reposition yourself to maintain range of motion or prevent contractures. Now imagine being the clinician who gets the call to help such a client become mobile, with the ultimate goal of once again being able…
Case Study: 20 Years of Lying in Bed
Ingenious! Power Chair Case Studies Rising to the Occasion
Client: Gabe Adams, 17 years old. Diagnosis: Four-limb Amelia. PHOTOS COURTESY GABE ADAMS & FAMILY/ ANGIE KIGER, SUNRISE MEDICAL Gabe, shown here with one of his dance instructors, has competed on his school dance team. His dance videos have taken YouTube and social media by storm. Need for Speed Last October, I traveled to Salt…
Exceeding Expectations
Client: Scottie, 40 years old. Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy with a history of pressure injuries. PHOTOS COURTESY THE CLIENT AND AMY MORGAN. Scottie used knee blocks to stay in place in his former chair. “The most important thing that Scottie was missing is power seat functions to accommodate his postural deformities and allow him to function…