How custom wheelchair seating and positioning affects the body’s functionality. by Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS customized seating has a significant impact on the ability of wheelchair users to be as independent and participate in daily activities as possible. It is not surprising that there is a wealth of literature on the relationship between wheelchair positioning […]
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Wheelchair Part of Fashion Design Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Quantum Rehab is known for its consumer-inspired, complex power wheelchairs. It will play a historic role in an exhibition honoring women fashion designers in the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibition Women dressing women showcases the creative and artistic legacy left by more than 70 womenswear designer from The Met’s […]
Power Wheelchair with 12 Inches Elevation Now Available
This mid-wheel drive power wheelchair is a medical device which can elevate surfaces up to 12 inches. It makes it easier to reach countertops, bathroom sinks and other surfaces. The users are able to perform more mobility-related activities and weight-bearing transfers. Comfort is paramount. Active-Trac suspension with Mid-Wheel 6 offers a stable ride to users in both […]
7 Ways Power Seat Elevation Has Improved My Life
If you use a power chair and haven’t tried power seat elevation yet, I highly suggest it! I can’t express how much it has changed my life to be able to lift my wheelchair. Before I could raise my wheelchair, people would always look down at me when they wanted to talk to. It made me feel small […]
New Wheelchair for Off-Road and Indoors
Magic Mobility, a Sunrise Medical company since 2018, launches the Magic 360 crossover chair in North America. Magic Mobility, a powered wheelchair company based in Australia, has developed the Magic 360 based on its 25+ year experience with all-terrain wheelchairs and off-road wheelchairs. Magic Mobility has launched a new model that is designed for urban maneuverability and off-road […]
Assessing Cognitive Abilities for Power Mobility Use
John V. Rider PhD, MS, OTR/L MSCS & Kaila Patton, OTD-S Powered mobility can improve the quality-of-life for people with mobility impairments by promoting independence in daily activities, community participation, and social engagement. Powered mobility devices, such as power scooters and wheelchairs, can offer independence to many people who would not otherwise be able to do […]