Growth and Solid Backs 25381 2019/06/07 The challenges of growing teenagers and solid backs. I was asked my advice on another interesting clinical conundrum, which I explore in this article. もっと読む
The Intuitive Proportional Drive Head Array 25376 2019/06/06 Unlike other head arrays, the Switch-It Dual Pro provides proportional drive using both proximity and pressure switches for the most reactive, precise driving experience. もっと読む
The Centre of Gravity (COG) 25212 2019/05/21 When the rear axle is set correctly for a self-propelling manual wheelchair user the wheelchair feels better and opens up the most independent performance. Set poorly and the wheelchair can become unstable, painful and even more immovable than the current parliamentary Brexit debate.One of the first concepts most high-end manual wheelchair prescribers learn is that, generally, moving the rear axle forward makes propulsion easier but reduces the rear stability. This isn’t inherently a bad thing, as a little rearward ‘tippiness’ is needed to clear small everyday obstacles. もっと読む
The Science of Manual Tilt Mechanisms 24415 2019/02/12 Have you ever sat in a chair and tried balancing yourself by tilt backwards onto the back two legs of the chair? (I am not recommending anyone try this while sitting in a chair - it can be dangerous and you can fall backwards and get hurt! I just realize that it is something I have done in my youth and I have seen my own children do it, too - and, of course, I cautioned them against it.) Perhaps you held onto the table in front of you and used your arms to push yourself backwards to find the balance point? You may remember doing this when you were a child in either grade school or high school. Some of you may have experienced going past the tipping point and having the chair fall behind you or if you were lucky enough, you quickly recovered by moving your weight forward to prevent falling backwards. もっと読む
One Solution for Growth in a Wheelchair Cushion 22995 2019/02/11 A little known secret about why pediatric therapists like working with children so much is because we get to continue to play on a daily basis and get paid for it. However, in an instant you can go from feeling like Peter Pan to realizing just how old you really are when a former client comes back into clinic to have his or her chair adjusted or replaced to meet growth needs. もっと読む
