Postural Programs for Kids Presentation 2022 – Part 2 Paediatrics This presentation is focused on strollers, seating and bases for kids. It looks at how we can develop appropriate seated postural care programs for children from the get-go, contributing towards health and functional outcomes. It also explores how the need for on-time postural care is achieved, whilst also supporting families and caregivers early on in the child’s life. Download PDF [1 mb]
Postural Programs for Kids Presentation 2022 – Part 3 Paediatrics This presentation is focused on strollers, seating and bases for kids. It looks at how we can develop appropriate seated postural care programs for children from the get-go, contributing towards health and functional outcomes. It also explores how the need for on-time postural care is achieved, whilst also supporting families and caregivers early on in the child’s life. Download PDF [345 kb]
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]
Positive Effects of Early Powered Mobility on Children’s Psychosocial & Play Skills Paediatrics Power Wheelchair Scripting Funding This study suggests that powered mobility increased parents’ positive perceptions of their child's social skills, increased the number of mobility activities during play, and may have positively impacted the quality of play for the children. These findings may be helpful in justifying the recommendation of powered mobility to young children and in justifying medical necessity of powered mobility for reimbursement by third party payers. Download PDF [1 mb]
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]
Why People with Neuromuscular Disorders Need Powerchairs: Evidence & Justifications Power Wheelchair Scripting Funding This paper explores the psychosocial impact of wheelchair and contextual factors on quality of life of people with neuromuscular disorders. The authors recommend that powered chairs should be made available to people with NMD in clinical practice and that where necessary, people with NMD should receive financial assistance to enable them to access an appropriate mobility device. More broadly, the findings from research of this type can be used to improve rehabilitation programs. Download PDF [612 kb]
Power to the People – Evidence & Considerations when Prescribing Powered Mobility Power Wheelchair Scripting Funding Designed to assist prescribers in the NDIS space, this presentation accompanied our recent Power to the People in-services, held in conjunction with Sunrise Medical Clinical Educator, Lisa Bidgood in 2021. This document will help increase your understanding of how appropriate use of power bases and postural management equipment can positively influence engagement in life. Topics include defining & understanding what is reasonable & necessary in the funding space and recent evidence specific to powered wheelchair features. This working document will be updated as required. Download PDF [565 kb]
Power to the People – Power Wheelchairs: Supporting Evidence for Clinical Reasoning Power Wheelchair Scripting Funding Designed to assist prescribers in the NDIS space, this handout accompanied our recent Power to the People in-services, held in conjunction with Sunrise Medical Clinical Educator, Lisa Bidgood in 2021. Download PDF [318 kb]
