Power Seat Functions: Anterior Tilt
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...
Understanding Australian Car Seat Standards
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 Guide to Power Assist Devices
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...
Accessibility Friendly Things to Do in Sydney
Sydney is Australia’s best-known city and one of its top tourist destinations. Well known for its amazing natural beauty, Sydney offers many attractions, including climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge,...
Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 4
In the last of this series, we get technical and discuss how I have set up my everyday wheelchair to maximise my function and lifestyle requirements.
Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 3
As positive an attitude, I have towards most things this lockdown is starting to eat away at me. One of the reasons I love my job is the one-on-one interactions I have with therapists, customers and...
Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 2
Hello! Curtis here again. I hope you’ve had a great week and are ready to tuck into some AT insights from yours truly.
Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 1
GTK are pleased to announce we are starting a new 4 part series “Dad Life (As A Wheely)” written by our newest consultant, Curtis! The series will highlight Curtis’ experiences living as an active...
Choosing between modular and custom moulded seating
Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of well-designed modular seating systems that have enabled clinicians to meet complex seating needs without having to utilise custom moulded...
Seat Elevation: What does the Evidence Say?
Powered seat elevation has rapidly become the most prescribed powered seat function after tilt-in-space. The benefits of seat elevation are varied, and most users of seat elevation greatly value the...