By John V. Rider PhD, OTR/L MSCS, CEAS, and Bradley Boe, BS It can be overwhelming to travel with a spinal injury (SCI), especially for the first time. It is important to address travel considerations when dealing with wheelchair users who have SCI. Even though wheelchair users have had greater access to public transportation in the last few decades […]
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The Key to Complex Rehab Coverage for Power Bases and Seats
The Key to Complex Rehab Coverage for Power Bases and Seats Aug 3, 2022 | Seating & Positioning | 0 | PHOTO CAPTION: An extremely thorough assessment is important. But if the clinician doesn’t clearly state in the letter of medical necessity the specific justifications for why a client needs particular complex rehab wheelchair equipment, insurance won’t authorize coverage. (Photos: Karen Ingham) […]
CMS Officially OKs Seat Elevation Systems for Medicare Coverage
CMS Officially OKs Seat Elevation Systems for Medicare Coverage May 19, 2023 | Medicare & Insurance, Seating & Positioning | 0 | The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has at long last issued a national coverage decision establishing power seat elevation equipment for power wheelchairs as durable medical equipment (DME) eligible for coverage by Medicare. People with Medicare who perform transfers […]
ALS Home Modification: The Time is Now
ALS Home Modification: The Time is Now Mar 31, 2023 | ALS, Home & Daily Living | 2 | An occupational therapy home evaluation soon after ALS diagnosis is essential to maximize quality of life for the few years a client has left. By Bridget Scheidler, EdD, OTR, CAPS Occupational therapists (OTs) are skilled healthcare practitioners who work with clients to […]
Assistive Devices Give Kids a Mobility Boost
Assistive Devices Give Kids a Mobility Boost Dec 16, 2022 | Assistive Devices | 0 | Photo Caption: When a child is more dependent, support walkers are a great option to increase their independence. These assistive devices are available in different sizes with steering, seating, and other accessories to make them more appealing for the child to use. Photo: Dreamstime by Alaena McCool, […]
Wheelchair Positioning for Ideal Propulsion
The intricacies of manual wheelchair measurement and configuration to improve mobility. By Kirsten Davin OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS It’s difficult to overstate the importance of accurately configuring a wheelchair to meet the needs of a client. A manual wheelchair that is well fit to the user will often result in greater independence, improved performance in activities of […]