Wheelchair Assessment Measuring Guide Power Wheelchair Scripting Cushions & Seating The Wheelchair Assessment Measuring Guide highlights 14 of the most commonly used measures. Use it to help you take proper & accurate measurements - an essential part of the seating and wheelchair provision process. Download PDF [151 kb]
MAT Evaluation 101 – Assessment to Prescription Power Wheelchair Scripting Cushions & Seating This hands-on course conducted by Sunrise Medical Clinical Director, Amy Bjornson, is designed to provide applicable concepts to those involved in seating and wheelchair prescription. Emphasis is placed on the value of the ‘hands-on’ seating assessment - both supine and sitting. It provides practical tips and tricks to make you much more comfortable doing a MAT assessment, and help you translate that evidence to increase wheelchair trial success and efficiency. Download PDF [2 mb]
HIA Postural Challenges & Seating Solutions – Inappropriate Wheelchair Seating 2022 Cushions & Seating This session was presented by Dr Barend ter Haar at Power Mobility in July 2022. It discusses the prevalence of inappropriate wheelchair seating, what the implications are and how it can be addressed. Find out what makes a good cushion, what a good back system should provide, and what pressure mapping can and cannot tell us. Download PDF [3 mb]
JAY J3 Back Ordering Guide Power Wheelchair Scripting Cushions & Seating The J3 Back Product Line offers a multitude of width, height, and contour depth backs to fit your client. The backs are adjustable with numerous hardware choices allowing for easy installation and quick removal. For a user-matched J3 Backrest, simply follow this step-by-step Ordering Guide. Download PDF [736 kb]
Ottobock Seating & Positioning Accessories Catalogue 2021 Cushions & Seating Power Wheelchair Scripting This comprehensive 2021 catalogue showcases a large selection of Ottobock seating and positioning accessories including seat cushions and back supports, head positioning, upper body supports, arm and hand supports and leg and foot supports. Download PDF [4 mb]
Seating & Wheelchair Angles Cushions & Seating Power Wheelchair Scripting This document provides an overview of seating and wheelchair angles including assessment goals and technical considerations. Angles discussed include Thigh to Trunk, Thigh to Lower Leg, Orientation and Lower Leg to Foot. Download PDF [3 mb]
Material Selection for Cushions Cushions & Seating Power Wheelchair Scripting Although cushions may look similar in design on the outside, the materials used on the inside can have a significant impact on their performance. Understanding how materials perform will improve the clinician’s ability to select a cushion based on their client’s goals. This document describes material, their benefits and the clinical considerations when selecting the most appropriate wheelchair cushion. Download PDF [624 kb]
Cushion Design Principles Cushions & Seating Power Wheelchair Scripting Wheelchair cushions are designed to address specific seating goals. Each design principle has specific clinical benefits and considerations. Therefore, understanding the design of a wheelchair cushion is critical in achieving the desired benefits to the wheelchair user. This document explains the various design principles that are used in wheelchair cushions and the clinical application that should be considered when choosing a cushion. Download PDF [501 kb]
MAT Evaluation 101 – Assessment to Prescription Cushions & Seating Power Wheelchair Scripting This very informative MAT Evaluation course was presented by Sunrise Clinical Educator, Lisa Bidgood at Power Mobility in 2021. It is ideal for therapists who have recently graduated or those who would like a refresher. The MAT is commonly used by clinicians as part of the seating assessment process. This session was designed to provide applicable concepts to those involved in seating and wheelchair prescription. You can download the presentation here. Download PDF [2 mb]
