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A Decision Tree for Power Wheelchair Prescription

By Ashleigh Haskins

Sometimes the process of working out what type of power wheelchair is needed and what features should be considered can be daunting for therapists new to prescribing assistive technology. David Quach...

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The position of a pelvic belt – the secret is in your hands

By GTK

We all know that in seating, pelvic positioning is the key to postural alignment. It dictates the position of the trunk and head and as a result, how we use our extremities to function. Whilst we...

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Starting the Assessment with a Blank Slate

By Ashleigh Haskins

In our increasingly busy clinical lives, it’s easy to rush through wheelchair and seating assessments, relying on information gleaned from past assessments and solely using the client’s existing...

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Power Assist Devices: What does the Evidence Say?

By Ashleigh Haskins

Power assist devices on manual wheelchairs are becoming more and more popular as we become aware of benefits they provide, and new options and designs become available. For manual wheelchair users, a...

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Buying Guide to Mobility Scooters

By GTK

For elderly people or those living with disabilities, mobility impairments often come with a form of social isolation. People who suffer from these conditions usually have to depend totally or...

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Buyers Guide to Wheelchairs

By GTK

For people who suffer from mobility impairments, wheelchairs are a welcome relief. They not only help to solve the issue of limited mobility but also enhance the user’s quality of life. Thus, it is...

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Shower Commodes: A Guide

By GTK

For a lot of younger people who don’t have mobility issues, using the bathroom or taking a shower is usually a breeze. However, for the elderly or a person with a disability, the story is different.

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Rollator vs Walking Frames: Which is Better?

By GTK

In today’s world, mobility devices provide a great service for people with trouble moving around. They restore the feeling of independence and security. Rollators and Walking frames are two very...

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What Does a Can of Coke Have to Do with Seating and Positioning?

By GTK

When was the last time you considered the pelvic floor in seating and positioning? What is its relationship with the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles?

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24 Hour Positioning – A Review of the Evidence

By Ashleigh Haskins

Over a 24-hour period, we spend parts of the day in various positions or support surfaces. We might spend eight hours in bed, two hours in a car commuting to work, eight hours in an office chair, and...

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