Let’s Get It Clear: Getting power under control
Figure 1. A controller with a standard joystick Figure 2. A mushroom or domed joystick handle Most electrically powered wheelchairs make use of a joystick…
Let’s Get it Clear: What makes a good positioning belt? Safety first
In previous issues of THIIS in the Let’s Get it Clear series1, we have covered various aspects of ‘What makes a good positioning belt?’. The…
Let’s Get it Clear: What makes a good positioning belt? 5. Harnesses and anterior support
Fig 2. Shoulder harness (left) and chest harness (right) In previous issues of THIIS in the Let’s Get it Clear series 1, we have covered…
Let’s Get it Clear: What makes a good positioning belt? 4. Wheelchair attachments
Figure 2. Circular clamp In previous issues of THIIS in the Let’s Get it Clear series1, we have covered ‘What makes a good cushion?’ over…
Let’s Get it Clear: When is an optional extra an accessory?
Fashion accessory? The use of the correct terminology becomes important when considering what is an accessory, as compared with an option, or an optional extra.…
Let’s get it clear: Dynamic seating – What does it involve?
Dynamic seating is a term which covers a range of seating applications. Some of these relate to engineering applications to protect the equipment, whereas others…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good cushion? 7. Standard of evidence
Figure 1. The stability report from ‘Explore our data’ In previous articles in this series, we have looked at elements of cushion design that influence…
Let’s get it clear: Early Intervention – the needs of younger people
A joystick directly in front of the user is arguably more beneficial. Picture courtesy of Dragonmobility If there is an aspect of a child’s development…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good a positioning belt? 3. Closures
Figure 1: Belt with side release buckle set up for dual pull operation In previous issues of THIIS in the Let’s Get it Clear series,…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good positioning belt? Part 2. Adjustment
In previous issues of THIIS in the Let’s Get it Clear series, we have covered ‘What makes a good cushion?’ over six parts. An equally…