A mother who needs to care for her children, a father who desires to work and provide for his family, a teenager looking to go out with friends and participate in age-appropriate events, or a child who wants to play on the playground are valid examples of “activity and participation.” These are also just a…
Choosing the Correct Specialty Control for Your Client
When it comes to power wheelchair evaluations, choosing the correct specialty control for those in need can require notable attention by a seating clinic’s team. This process is made most effective with several strategies. Firstly, the team needs to look at the part of the anatomy with which the individual will have the most consistent…
Choosing the Correct Power Base for Your Consumer
One of the biggest challenges therapists and providers have is matching the correct power base to a consumer’s needs. The team needs to consider the activities of daily life the person will use the power base for and what environments and challenges the wheelchair must overcome in order to meet the everyday use of the…
Drive Controls & Programming a Power Chair
One of the most time-consuming parts of an evaluation or fitting of a power wheelchair can be the custom programming required to meet the consumer’s individual needs. Programming can be one of the most intimidating parts of a fitting if you are not comfortable with programming the power wheelchair’s electronics. There are many different parameters…
Alternative Power Mobility Controls: Where to Start & What to Consider
Rehab professionals working with children face many challenges when it comes to finding independent access for power mobility. A realistic expectation is that it will take time for any child to achieve independence. A power mobility evaluation can take a significant number of appointments, and all team members must be invested in the final outcome…