Products
ZIPPIE IRIS Kids Tilt-in-Space Wheelchair
This rotation-in-space wheelchair offers a superior combination of positioning, maneuverability, and portability with the XLOCK® folding crossbrace option.
QUICKIE® IRIS Manual Tilt Wheelchair
The QUICKIE IRIS manual tilt wheelchair features up to 55° of Intelligent Rotation In Space Technology and a large range of positioning and caregiver options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Blog
The Space Age Comes to Pediatric Tilt-in-Space Wheelchairs
Hands down my favorite animated show of all time is Hanna-Barbara's The Jetsons. In the mid-1980's when I was growing up, reruns of The Jetsons came on after school. My sister and I would rush through our homework just so we could be done...
Optimizing Performance of the QUICKIE IRIS
Intelligent Rotation in Space (IRIS) technology on the QUICKIE IRIS® was designed for the seat frame to rotate around the user's center of gravity, resulting in a smooth tilting motion and a system that remains balanced within a tilted...
Comparing Manual Pediatric Dependent Mobility Devices
Mobility devices for infants and children can come with many different features and accessories. When deciding which option is most suitable for a child, it can help to make a list and prioritize the key requirements.The market now offers a range...
Clinical Benefits of Tilt
Provides changes in position for clients who cannot weight shift independently.When individuals are unable to weight shift independently, or change positions while seated upright, they are at high risk for pressure injuries. Sitting tolerance also...
News
Sunrise Medical announces the launch of the QUICKIE ACCESS for better access to life
Comparing Wheelchair Wheel Spoke Options
When I shared this month's Education in Motion spokes topic with a colleague (himself an unapologetic power wheelchair geek), his response was, "That sounds painful."I am undeterred. Stay with me for a few paragraphs.Spokes act as...
How to Select a Dependent Mobility Device: Reviewing Options
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 stroller for...
Mobility Needs of Bariatric People
Bariatric clients are those with a high body weight, many of whom will also have a diagnosis of obesity. Since 1998, obesity has been recognized as a chronic disease.1 This results when the body is consuming less energy than it is taking in...
The Science of Manual Tilt Mechanisms
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...
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