Choosing the Right Powered Wheelchair for Travel 45068 2024/09/11 Travelling always calls for some planning. With a powerchair, the number of factors to consider rises exponentially. Not only is it a different climate and environment, you could be travelling by car, train or plane! もっと読む
まもなく搭乗：民間航空機における車いすの使用 38831 2023/01/03 Paralyzed Veterans of America や United Spinalなどの消費者団体をはじめ、複数の航空会社、RESNA、機内メーカー、政府機関などの意見を取り入れ、車いすでのフライトに前向きな変化をもたらす取り組みが行われています。 もっと読む
When Is the Right Time to Prescribe a Walking Frame? 37796 2022/04/29 As a pediatric physiotherapist, one of the most frequent questions parents ask me is, "Is my child going to walk?" Naturally, it's up there as one of the most emotive topics. The dream of seeing their child take their first steps is something that all parents hope to witness. It's a highly emotive topic for us physiotherapists, too. もっと読む
Who Needs Anterior Head Supports? 37344 2022/02/23 Head supports come in a range of shapes, sizes, and configurations. A well-designed head support provides comfort, stability, and alignment of the head and neck, enabling socialization and communication whilst keeping the airway safe for breathing and swallowing.We are often asked by parents, therapists, teachers, and carers what supports can be used to position the head upright. Anterior head supports may seem like they could work, but I usually try to start with other options to correct posture before considering an anterior head support. もっと読む
How to Select a Dependent Mobility Device: Reviewing Options 37200 2022/01/17 In many cases, recommending a mobility device for an infant who is dependent on a caregiver to be moved from place to place is straightforward. After all, a six-month old with or without a neuromuscular disorder is expected to need a buggy for mobility in the community. As babies grow into toddlers, preschoolers, children, and through adolescence, the decision between a dependent and independent mobility device for an individual with disabilities can become a bit more complex. If you haven't done so already, be sure to read How to Select a Dependent Mobility Device: Identifying Needs.At the end of Part 1 of this series, Linda mentioned that there are three overarching categories of dependent mobility devices: adaptive strollers, transport wheelchairs, and manual wheelchairs (tilt-in-space and standard). In this post, we are going to take a closer look at the two categories of dependent mobility devices that can fall under the umbrella of complex rehab technology (CRT): adaptive strollers and manual wheelchairs. もっと読む
