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]
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]
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]
