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Preserving Upper Limb Function: Clinical Reasoning for Empulse R90

Preserving Upper Limb Function: Clinical Reasoning for Empulse R90

09/09/2024

There is strong evidence of increased incidence of upper limb (UL) repetitive strain injuries (RSI) among manual wheelchair users. These injuries occur due to repetitive movements and result in muscle tears, inflammation, nerve impingement, bursitis, and pain. They primarily affect the shoulders, wrists, and elbows and can manifest as rotator cuff impairments, carpal tunnel syndromes, and "tennis elbow," among other symptoms.

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Choosing Your Optimal Manual Wheelchair Power Assist Device

Choosing Your Optimal Manual Wheelchair Power Assist Device

09/09/2024

When choosing a power assist/add-on device for a manual wheelchair, consider that each has distinct capabilities, benefits, and drawbacks. This guide provides an easy-to-understand overview of the considerations and implications for each broad category of systems.

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Using SATCo to Inform and Influence Treatment Strategies

Using SATCo to Inform and Influence Treatment Strategies

15/03/2024

Many strategies for providing postural support to clients are based on facilitating proximal stability for distal function or subjectively assessing their postural control. SATCo is an alternative assessment strategy used to objectively measure where to offer postural supports and where therapy should be focused to improve posture and balance.

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Bariatric Wheelchair Assessment Measuring Guide

Bariatric Wheelchair Assessment Measuring Guide

13/09/2023

Correct measurements help provide clients with the accurate, supportive seating and wheelchair systems. Clinicians in the assessment and fitting process need to arrive at an effective set of measurements for all sizes and body shapes. The PDF resource "Bariatric Wheelchair Assessment Measuring Guide" below highlights 17 of the most commonly used measures.

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JAY Backs Selection Guide

JAY Backs Selection Guide

27/07/2023

Every person who uses a wheelchair is unique, but there is an analytical process to match the right type of back support to different postural requirements. Take a look at our JAY back selection guide to underpin your clinical reasoning when selecting the right type of support, as well as the overall wheelchair configuration.

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