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Leckey MyWay Walking Skills Assessment

Leckey MyWay Walking Skills Assessment

Clinicians can use this Walking Skills Assessment to document a baseline and track improvement of their client's ability to stand and ambulate while using the MyWay. The Leckey Walking Skills Assessment provides four objective measurements to determine a baseline and any status changes.

6/19/2023

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Choosing the Right Back Support for You

Choosing the Right Back Support for You

There are multiple factors to consider when choosing the appropriate back support for manual and power wheelchair riders. There are many different types that have unique attributes to best support the client. This guide provides helpful clinical goals, specific features to consider, and suggestions.

5/22/2023

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Optimizing Performance of the QUICKIE IRIS

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 position. Functionally, this design results in a tilt that is easy to control and allows for the shortest possible wheelbase that is easy to maneuver. Ultimately, prescription and final adjustments to this highly configurable system will impact the ease with which the chair can tilt and is essential to optimizing its performance.

3/22/2023

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The Six F-Words for Child Development

The Six F-Words for Child Development

Getting the right wheelchair, seating, and mobility support for children involves the whole family and a team of professionals. The "F-Words" framework is a research-based approach for clinicians who support the health and development of children with disabilities. Dr. Rosenbaum and Dr. Gorter developed the "F-Words" based on the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework. Nearly two decades of research as part of the CanChild organization underpins their work. Tailored planning and intervention are at the heart of the "F-Words."

1/9/2023

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Usage of Dynamic Tilt-in-Space Manual Wheelchairs

Usage of Dynamic Tilt-in-Space Manual Wheelchairs

In the older population the skin becomes weak and frail, resulting in an increased risk of pressure injuries. Our older clients who sit for long periods are at a high risk of developing a pressure injury. Because of these high-risk factors, wheelchairs that incorporate tilt-in-space and recline functions are routinely prescribed for this population.

7/25/2022

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