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True Blue: Prescribing a Wireless Powerchair Head Control

True Blue: Prescribing a Wireless Powerchair Head Control

08/03/2024

Head and neck-based powered wheelchair control systems have existed almost as long as powered wheelchairs themselves. A new type of fully wireless headset-style wheelchair control enables completely wireless wheelchair operation. Using Bluetooth technology, it allows operation of the wheelchair and seating functions.

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Fold fast, go far: Carbon fibre folding powered wheelchairs

Fold fast, go far: Carbon fibre folding powered wheelchairs

15/09/2023

Propelling a manual wheelchair is tough. Whilst the configuration of a manual wheelchair makes a huge impact, many people benefit from additional powered options to go everywhere they want in a day. Add-on power is one option. But these aren’t right for some people who need a mobility boost. In these situations, a folding powered wheelchair can be a practical tool.

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A Clinical Perspective on Power Seat Elevate

A Clinical Perspective on Power Seat Elevate

16/12/2021

As technology and design continues to develop, wheelchairs and power seat options have also evolved. Whilst it can be tempting to order a power wheelchair with every option available, it is important as a clinician to understand what the clinical benefits of each power seat function are in order to ensure appropriate scripting and justification – especially when funding is being sorted.

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Standing Powered Wheelchair Evaluation: Considering All of the Client's Goals

Standing Powered Wheelchair Evaluation: Considering All of the Client's Goals

23/04/2021

It's easy to look at power wheelchairs with a standing function and be amazed by the technology. After all, the opportunities an independent, mobile standing position can offer a client, from functional, clinical, and social emotional standpoints, can be life-changing. But we must also consider what our clients need the PWC to do when it isn't standing, and how postural needs change between standing and sitting. 

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