Weighing Weight: Thinking Critically about Wheelchair Optimisation 27/07/2023 Let’s start with the question - Does weight matter in terms of active user manual self-propel wheelchairs? Often a nuanced, even controversial topic among experienced wheelchair prescribers- what is your initial reaction? If you have a moment, make a few notes before reading further. Keep Reading
Rigid Frame Wheelchairs: Turning Energy into Motion 10/09/2021 Rigid frame wheelchairs are ideal for transferring energy into motion. When prescribed appropriately, a rigid frame wheelchair helps to provide a more efficient mobility solution. This blog will review the definition of a rigid frame and discuss the factors in a rigid wheelchair that contribute to optimizing movement and performance for an end-user. Keep Reading
Visualising the Ideal Wheelchair 01/07/2020 With the launch of the QUICKIE Nitrum ultra lightweight wheelchair in 2020, Sunrise Medical also launched two new digital tools to help overcome the visualization obstacle. The online 3D visualizer allows anyone to configure a Nitrum with the numerous options available. The 3D visualizer provides a "hands-on" approach to truly understanding the options a client needs and desires. Keep Reading
An overview of ultralight manual wheelchair frame styles 13/02/2020 The range of active user ultralight manual wheelchairs currently on the market is formidable. Each varies in frame design and configuration, weight, adjustability, and the available accessories. So, where do we start when making our recommendations? Keep Reading
A Few Words on Spokes 20/11/2019 When I shared this month’s EIM spokes topic with a colleague (himself an unapologetic powered wheelchair geek), the response was ‘that sounds painful.’I am undeterred. Stay with me for a few paragraphs. Keep Reading
