Case Study: NDIS Funding for Power Elevating Legrest Funding Power Wheelchair Scripting NDIS Advice in Response to Application for a Power Wheelchair with Power Elevating Leg Rest. Having trouble getting Power Elevating Leg Rests approved for your clients by the NDIS? Here’s a case study that may help you understand why it is being declined. Download PDF [148 kb]
Seating & Mobility Evaluation Form Power Wheelchair Scripting Cushions & Seating The Seating & Mobility Evaluation form is intended to serve as an example and guide as to what to include when evaluating a client for seating and/or a wheelchair. In order to recommend the most appropriate seating and wheelchair for a client, it is essential that a thorough evaluation takes place. Download PDF [2 mb]
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]
Prescribing Power Wheelchair Features to Correspond with Function Power Wheelchair Scripting The prescription of a powered mobility device creates freedom and quality of life for end users. The market is flooded with a variety of power mobility solutions. So where do you start when comparing power wheelchair options? What information helps you decipher the options, and justify the choice you and your client decide on post-trial? Find out in this informative presentation. Download PDF [7 mb]
Postural Programs for Kids Presentation 2022 – Part 1 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 [3 mb]
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]
