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“The First Chair I Sit Into Rather than on Top Of”

February 1, 2015 by Mobility Management

Meet the Client

Client:
Steve Kearley, 43, VP of sales

Diagnosis:
C6-7 complete SCI, 25 years post injury

Major Goal:
Manage posterior pelvic tilt and lumbar kyphosis; reduce need to constantly reposition lower extremities; support career environment.

Even decades post injury, efficient self propulsion was not a major everyday concern for Steve Kearley, 43, an ultralightweight wheelchair user. A three-time Paralympian in quad rugby, Steve still plays on a local team, so strength and stamina issues weren’t necessarily at the top of his list of concerns as he sought out his next wheelchair.

To find the best possible seating & mobility system, Steve worked with Brandon Edmondson, OTR/ATP, director of clinical sales for Permobil and TiLite, and Jim Black, TiLite sales management. And they identified a number of factors to consider:

  • First Chair I Sit Into

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