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Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Ask the Experts
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How Do I Decide On Wheelchair Seating For A Client?
December 7, 2015
How do I decide on wheelchair seating for a client? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
When Should a Child Move From Riding in a Car Seat to Riding in Their Mobility Base?
August 31, 2015
When should a child move from riding in a car seat to riding in their mobility base? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Power Seat Lift?
August 18, 2015
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a power seat lift? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
What Are the Different Drive Wheel Configurations in a Power Wheelchair?
August 11, 2015
What are the different drive wheel configurations in a power wheelchair? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
What Are the Benefits of a Tilt in Space Wheelchair?
July 15, 2015
What are the benefits of a tilt in space wheelchair? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
What is a Gait Trainer?
July 6, 2015
What is a gait trainer? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
What is Augmented Mobility?
June 30, 2015
What is aumented mobility? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
When Would You Determine Funding for Wheelchair Assessments?
March 10, 2015
At what point would you determine funding when starting a wheelchair assessment? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Recommendations for Power Wheelchair Training with Pediatric Client with Inconsistent Problem-Solving?
February 18, 2015
I have a student who is seven years old. We trialed the power wheelchair with the joystick. She was able to understand cause-and-effect, stop and go, and directional concepts. Following directions... Read More
Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Do You Use a Cognitive and/or Vision Screen Prior to Trying Power Wheelchairs?
February 12, 2015
Do you use a cognitive and/or vision screen prior to trying power wheelchairs? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Vision
Do You Prefer a Center Mount Over a Side Mount?
January 27, 2015
Do you prefer center mount over side mount? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Efficient Measurements during Seating Evaluations
October 6, 2014
There are a lot of measurements to take during the seating evaluation. Do you have suggestions or strategies to make it more efficient? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Understanding 'Horizontal Stiffness' for Proper Cushion Selection
August 11, 2014
What does the term ‘horizontal stiffness’ refer to when selecting a cushion for a client’s wheelchair? Why is it important to consider? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Factors that Contribute to Skin Breakdown
July 28, 2014
What factors contribute to skin breakdown in clients with limited mobility? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Custom Seating Options on a Limited Budget
July 7, 2014
Are there less costly alternatives to a custom seating system when faced with a very limited budget? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Minimizing transfers during a seating evaluation
June 9, 2014
When completing a seating evaluation with a client who requires maximum assistance or has poor endurance, what are some strategies for minimizing the number of transfers the client has to perform? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Supervised Wheelchair Mobility in Pediatric Clients
February 19, 2014
How do payors view supervised wheelchair mobility in young clients? Will they pay for a power wheelchair? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Protocol When a Client or Family Member Wants a Restraint
August 28, 2013
How would you approach a situation when an actual client is requesting something that may be considered a restraint? For example, someone, who has had a stroke, requests a full lap tray because they... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Headrest Recommendations
May 15, 2013
Do you ever recommend headrests for different settings or activities? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Accommodating for Pressure when Making Wheelchair Adjustments
May 1, 2013
When you lower wheelchair leg rests, do you need to be concerned with increased pressure on the lower extremities? Read More
Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility