Education & Evidence
Proof in motion.
The right chair can make all the difference — in your life, in your independence, and in your long-term health. See how we’re using the latest medical research to deliver information that moves everyone in our industry forward.
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The Collapsing Position: Considering the backrest materials
As we continue our discussion on positioning the client in the wheelchair, we will begin looking at how products play a crucial role in the positioning of the client. Let’s take an example of someone with thoracic kyphosis. We determine based on our mat assessment that our client has a reducible, or flexible, thoracic kyphosis. …
What Happens After the Mat Assessment?
What happens after the mat assessment? We have to use the results of the mat assessment and work as a team, utilising the skills of the therapist, the supplier, and the manufacturer to meet the clients’ seating needs. There are many roles and people involved in the seating evaluation process beyond the supplier and therapist…
It All Begins with the Mat Assessment
We spoke last week about 24-hour positioning and its importance for the client, but how do we know what products to use and how to position our client? This all begins with the mat assessment. The mat assessment is where we will be able to determine any postural asymmetries, decreased range of motion, contractures, muscle…
We take a personal approach to complex rehab equipment.
That’s right, personal.
Because we know every person faces unique challenges in mobility, comfort and safety. Challenges our pioneering spirit can solve through design, engineering and technology.
United in purpose.
50 years ago, Permobil was founded with an idea: that what people can achieve should never be a question of ability, and we have the technology to make this dream possible. This belief is the very foundation of each of our brands.
Permobil Power Wheelchairs
The industry standard in enhancing mobility with more capable, more personal electric power chairs.
TiLite Manual Wheelchairs
Pioneers in lightweight personalized wheelchairs, built for life.
ROHO® Seating and Positioning
Advanced seating and positioning for proven comfort and skin protection for everyone, compatible with any wheelchair.
