Many of us have come across news articles and research discussing the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting on our health. The risks associated with extended sedentary behaviour are widely...
As wheelchair and seating clinicians, we're no strangers to the risks of pressure injuries that can arise when soft tissue remains compressed against a surface for too long. We invest significant...
When it comes to wheelchair frames, selecting the right material is crucial for ensuring durability, strength, and overall performance. Today, we delve into the fascinating world of wheelchair frame...
Introducing powered mobility to children can be quite daunting and is usually a nervous time for both clinicians and families. Clinicians want any introduction to be successful to maximise a child’s...
A MAT assessment, or MAT evaluation, is commonly used by seating clinicians as part of the seating and mobility assessment process. But for some clinicians, it can be tempting to skip the MAT...
One question that the GTK Assistive Technology Consultants are often asked is what the difference is between the controller systems that different power wheelchairs use?
We’ve previously looked at the different types of power assist devices, as well as the clinical evidence regarding their use. We are often also asked how to choose between a manual wheelchair with a...
Although the use of powered posterior tilt is very common in power wheelchair scripting, anterior tilt is not as widely prescribed. For clinicians, it can be difficult to determine which power seat...
Getting to grips with the regulations regarding child restraint systems in Australia can be difficult. We usually want to refer to the relevant Australian Standards, but the current Australian...
A power assist device is a motorised accessory that can be attached to a manual wheelchair. It allows a wheelchair user to propel with less energy expenditure. The motor in the power assist device...
