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
Optimal manual wheelchair set up for an upper limb propeller 20/09/2019 This month I have been asked by a clinician how can we determine what is the optimal manual wheelchair set up for an upper limb propeller. Keep Reading
Tilt in Space wheelchairs 07/06/2019 Today I will focus on the subject of tilt in space. I was recently asked what is the recommended degree of tilt for an individual for maximal pressure relief? To answer this we must first ask a few questions. Keep Reading
